# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WA1 4QJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 LONGBARN LANE, WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4QJ |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £154,450 Oct 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 21/02/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £703/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2942-7520-2326-7935)

## Description

Presenting this pleasant, semi-detached true bungalow boasting a comfortable layout with a lounge and dining kitchen, revealing a charming space for relaxation and culinary creations. The property offers two spacious bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes for added convenience. The modern bathroom adds a touch of contemporary elegance to the home.

Step outside onto the enclosed rear garden, which is laid to lawn and features a paved patio with a desirable south-west facing aspect. Vehicle owners will appreciate the inclusion of driveway parking and a detached garage.

Situated within walking distance to nearby shops and Woolston Park, this property provides easy access to Warrington Town Centre and nearby motorway links such as the M6/M62. Being offered with a freehold tenure and no onward chain, this residence presents a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a refined and convenient living experience.

EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/169814510/551248) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15435344
- **Address:** 46 Longbarn Lane, Woolston, WA1 4QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/10/2022
- **Work Completed:** 01/08/2022
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15285722
- **Address:** 46 Longbarn Lane, Woolston, WA1 4QJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2022
- **Work Completed:** 30/05/2022
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QJ | £154,450 | 22/10/2019 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £248,000 | 12/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £230,000 | 13/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 25 ACACIA AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EN | £255,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 98 EPPING DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QN | £284,700 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 72 EPPING DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QN | £260,000 | 09/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 73 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PF | £215,000 | 17/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QP | £262,500 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £265,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £317,950 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £250,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 73 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £334,850 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QP | £292,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 LONGBARN LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QR | £184,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £170,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 125 HILLOCK LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PQ | £306,500 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EE | £300,500 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £277,800 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 POULTON CRESCENT, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4QW | £340,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £243,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £266,590 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £258,789 (44 Semi-detached, WA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Wildwood Grove, WA1 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Birchwood, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £775/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hamnett Court, WA3 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Mansfield Apartments, WA2 | £900/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £905/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-42/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.8%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,134/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.6%
- **10y growth:** 48.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 65.2%

## Flood risk

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

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