For sale Flat

APARTMENT 171C

88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AS

1 baths 32 m² Listed 6 Aug 2025 (-308d)

£125,000

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# Studio flat for sale (L6 1AS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 171C, 88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AS |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £91,950 Jun 2024 |

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Part of a completed and tenanted eco-development within the £2bn Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, this ultra-modern apartment presents a strong investment opportunity in a prime location.

**DESCRIPTION**

Element - The Quarter is a recently completed development that showcases the very best of contemporary urban living. Powered by a network of energy-saving technologies, each apartment has a low service charge and an excellent EPC rating.

Bringing premium lettings units to a major investment zone, Element - The Quarter has attracted huge demand from students in Liverpool.

The city's main university campuses and Liverpool Royal Hospital is a short distance  from the development giving residents access to fantastic opportunities in employment and education.

Element - The Quarter is the work of an award-winning developer and the high-quality finish and eco-friendly features that make it stand out were recognised last year when it was named Best Sustainable Residential Development at the UK Property Awards.

Lease details are currently being compiled.  For further information please contact the branch.  Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165435197/201769) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/165435197/201770) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 88 APARTMENT 171C LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £91,950 | 24/06/2024 | Flat |
| 88 APARTMENT 171C LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £67,016 | 02/10/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 114 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £126,500 | 21/03/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 138 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £84,950 | 02/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 146 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £100,551 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 103 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £104,950 | 23/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 174B LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £66,950 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 106 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £104,950 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 132 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £88,950 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 161 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £96,950 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 127 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £100,950 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 124 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £98,500 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 112 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £95,950 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 126 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £96,045 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 175 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £93,200 | 17/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 177 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £96,950 | 16/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 APARTMENT 107 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £94,950 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| 40 - 54B APARTMENT 12 BERWICK STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 9DZ | £75,000 | 04/10/2023 | Flat |
| 75 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP | £35,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat |
| 18 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP | £59,000 | 29/09/2022 | Flat |
| 4 MAYFAIR CLOSE, ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JS | £21,500 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £96,753 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £47,625 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £181,986 (7 Flat, L6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -31.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £856/mo
- **Realistic:** £951/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Greater Liverpool (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Kensington Road, L7 | £607/mo | 3 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6 | £825/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6 | £700/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 6 Bed Terraced House, Albany Road, L7 | £412/mo | 6 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Gilmartin Grove, L6 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 6 Bed Terraced House, Leopold Road, L7 | £3,250/mo | 6 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 6 Bed Terraced House, Empress Road, L7 | £607/mo | 6 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Teck Street, L7 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Hall Lane, L7 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 6 Bed Terraced House, Albert Edward Road, L7 | £2,100/mo | 6 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Liffey Court, L3 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,058/mo (14 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £798/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £201/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 289.5%
- **10y growth:** 195.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

32 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£91,950 Jun 2024

Local average

£181,986 (-31.3%)

Street crime

680 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Gym, Roof Terrace, Laundry Room, Games Room, Study Areas
Ensuite Studio
Investment Opportunity
Excellent Transport Links
Prime Location
No Chain
Low Service Charge & Reduced Carbon Footprint
Modern Eco Technologies

Description

SUMMARY
Part of a completed and tenanted eco-development within the £2bn Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, this ultra-modern apartment presents a strong investment opportunity in a prime location.

DESCRIPTION
Element - The Quarter is a recently completed development that showcases the very best of contemporary urban living. Powered by a network of energy-saving technologies, each apartment has a low service charge and an excellent EPC rating.

Bringing premium lettings units to a major investment zone, Element - The Quarter has attracted huge demand from students in Liverpool.
The city's main university campuses and Liverpool Royal Hospital is a short distance from the development giving residents access to fantastic opportunities in employment and education.

Element - The Quarter is the work of an award-winning developer and the high-quality finish and eco-friendly features that make it stand out were recognised last year when it was named Best Sustainable Residential Development at the UK Property Awards.

Lease details are currently being compiled. For further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Allerton

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 165435197

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

37% since 2023

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£125,000	+35.9%
Sold	24/06/2024 (1 year ago)	£91,950	+37.2%
Sold	02/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£67,016	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 88 APARTMENT 114 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£126,500	21/03/2025	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 138 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£84,950	02/11/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 146 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£100,551	27/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 103 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£104,950	23/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 174B LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£66,950	20/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 106 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£104,950	20/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 132 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£88,950	20/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 161 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£96,950	20/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 127 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£100,950	19/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 124 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£98,500	19/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 112 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£95,950	19/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 126 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£96,045	19/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 175 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£93,200	17/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 177 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£96,950	16/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 APARTMENT 107 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS	£94,950	13/10/2023	Flat
40 - 54B APARTMENT 12 BERWICK STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 9DZ	£75,000	04/10/2023	Flat
75 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP	£35,000	25/08/2023	Flat
18 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP	£59,000	29/09/2022	Flat
4 MAYFAIR CLOSE, ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JS	£21,500	17/12/2021	Flat

Street average: £96,753 (15 sales)

Area average: £47,625 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 289.5%

10y growth 195.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -7.4%

5y (index) 6.8%

10y (index) 45.6%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: SOCRATES INVESTMENTS LIMITED (13961889)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £856/mo

Realistic £951/mo

Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Postcode area L → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Greater Liverpool: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View L6 1AS

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	WEST DERBY ROAD/BOUNDARY LANE	0.0 miles
Bus stop	WEST DERBY ROAD/ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL	0.1 miles
Shop	The Bathroom Studio	0.2 miles
Shop	Old Swan Tile Warehouse	0.2 miles
Hospital	Breckfield and North Everton	0.8 miles
Hospital	Royal Liverpool University Hospital	0.8 miles
University	Liverpool Hope University	0.8 miles
University	University of Liverpool	1.0 miles
Train station	Edge Hill	1.2 miles
Train station	Liverpool Lime Street	1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	317
Public order	72
Drugs	68
Criminal damage and arson	51
Other theft	37
Anti-social behaviour	28
Vehicle crime	22
Burglary	19
Other crime	17
Shoplifting	17
Possession of weapons	15
Robbery	10
Bicycle theft	5
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	680

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Michael's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 24 Mar 2024
New Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 27 Jan 2015
Whitefield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 29 Dec 2017
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2024
Harmonize Academy AP Free School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 27 Apr 2015

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Kensington Road, L7	£607/mo	3	0.47 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6	£825/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6	£700/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6	£650/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, Albany Road, L7	£412/mo	6	0.62 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Gilmartin Grove, L6	£800/mo	1	0.63 miles	OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, Leopold Road, L7	£3,250/mo	6	0.65 miles	OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, Empress Road, L7	£607/mo	6	0.68 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Teck Street, L7	£1,495/mo	3	0.7 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Hall Lane, L7	£795/mo	1	0.73 miles	OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, Albert Edward Road, L7	£2,100/mo	6	0.78 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£950/mo	1	0.87 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£950/mo	1	0.87 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Liffey Court, L3	£675/mo	1	0.98 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,058/mo (14 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 8.1% gross yield avg £96,335 sale, £650/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.64%

Max investor price (0.8%) £99,750

Target investor price (1%) £79,800

Gross yield 7.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.1×

Monthly cashflow £201/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.7%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).