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2 AUBOURN CLOSE

WIDNES, HALTON WA8 4FL

3 beds 2 baths Listed 25 Oct 2014 (-4298d)

£235,000

Reduced on 15 Jan 2015

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WA8 4FL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 AUBOURN CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON WA8 4FL |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £230,000 Feb 2015 |

## Description

A well presented and much improved detached bungalow providing spacious and adaptable three bedroom accommodation in a pleasant cul-de-sac position. Benefitting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing, there comprises: hall, lounge, study, kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom two, bedroom three/dining room and a modern white bathroom.  Externally there is a single-bay garage and double width driveway and beautifully landscaped gardens to three side. Viewing is necessary in order to fully appreciate this property's size and position.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #13544549
- **Address:** 2 Aubourn Close, WIDNES, WA8 4FL
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/05/2019
- **Work Completed:** 18/04/2019
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14188690
- **Address:** 2 Aubourn Close, WIDNES, WA8 4FL
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/09/2020
- **Work Completed:** 27/08/2020
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 AUBOURN CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FL | £230,000 | 18/02/2015 | Detached |
| 2 AUBOURN CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FL | £245,000 | 22/10/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 35 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ | £342,250 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 28 BURNSALL DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SE | £230,000 | 22/08/2025 | Detached |
| 12 MORTLAKE CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FN | £315,000 | 07/03/2025 | Detached |
| 5 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ | £253,500 | 02/11/2023 | Detached |
| 36 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ | £260,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ | £428,500 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 MORTLAKE CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FN | £305,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 26 TIVERTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SL | £210,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ELLERTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4UQ | £440,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 17 BLACKBROOK CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4YR | £415,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 32 BURNSALL DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SE | £280,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 20 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ | £387,500 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 5 GREAT ASHFIELD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SA | £450,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 18 PORTHCAWL CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FE | £375,000 | 28/03/2022 | Detached |
| 20 AYLSHAM CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FF | £300,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 35 RAVENFIELD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SJ | £254,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |
| 20 CLANFIELD AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4LY | £405,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 4 CROSTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4HQ | £335,000 | 25/11/2021 | Detached |
| 15 ASTLEY CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4YZ | £355,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 GAINFORD CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4UN | £315,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £332,788 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £358,103 (46 Detached, WA8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £667/mo
- **Realistic:** £741/mo
- **Optimistic:** £815/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Eversley, WA8 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Lingwell Park, WA8 | £1,395/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Brandon, WA8 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bankfield Road, WA8 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Arley Drive, WA8 | £975/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Royal Avenue, WA8 | £700/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Maisonette, Lodge Place, WA8 | £995/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sandiway Avenue, WA8 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Southway, WA8 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £984/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 £975/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-73/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.3%

*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:** 17.6%
- **10y growth:** 52.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Halton; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 29.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 67.6%

## 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

Last sold

£230,000 Feb 2015

Local average

£358,103 (-34.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,486 of 33,755)

Street crime

153 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Detached Bungalow
Three Bedrooms
Attractive Fitted Kitchen
Garage & Double Width Drive
Beautifully Landscaped Gardens
Pleasant Cul-de-sac Position

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A well presented and much improved detached bungalow providing spacious and adaptable three bedroom accommodation in a pleasant cul-de-sac position. Benefitting from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing, there comprises: hall, lounge, study, kitchen, utility room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, bedroom two, bedroom three/dining room and a modern white bathroom. Externally there is a single-bay garage and double width driveway and beautifully landscaped gardens to three side. Viewing is necessary in order to fully appreciate this property's size and position.

Listed by

Widnes

Adams Sales Limited

Reference: 32814072

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

Energy Perform...

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13544549

Property Details

Street: 2 Aubourn Close

Town: WIDNES

Postcode: WA8 4FL

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/05/2019

Work Completed: 18/04/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14188690

Property Details

Street: 2 Aubourn Close

Town: WIDNES

Postcode: WA8 4FL

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/09/2020

Work Completed: 27/08/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

-6% since 2010

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	18/02/2015 (11 years ago)	£230,000	-6.1%
Sold	22/10/2010 (15 years ago)	£245,000	—

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
35 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ	£342,250	21/11/2025	Detached
28 BURNSALL DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SE	£230,000	22/08/2025	Detached
12 MORTLAKE CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FN	£315,000	07/03/2025	Detached
5 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ	£253,500	02/11/2023	Detached
36 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ	£260,000	31/10/2023	Detached
4 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ	£428,500	02/06/2023	Detached
2 MORTLAKE CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FN	£305,000	28/04/2023	Detached
26 TIVERTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SL	£210,000	28/11/2022	Detached
7 ELLERTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4UQ	£440,000	25/11/2022	Detached
17 BLACKBROOK CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4YR	£415,000	18/11/2022	Detached
32 BURNSALL DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SE	£280,000	28/10/2022	Detached
20 PARKLANDS, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4NQ	£387,500	15/07/2022	Detached
5 GREAT ASHFIELD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SA	£450,000	14/04/2022	Detached
18 PORTHCAWL CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FE	£375,000	28/03/2022	Detached
20 AYLSHAM CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4FF	£300,000	11/03/2022	Detached
35 RAVENFIELD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4SJ	£254,000	25/02/2022	Detached
20 CLANFIELD AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4LY	£405,000	11/02/2022	Detached
4 CROSTON CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4HQ	£335,000	25/11/2021	Detached
15 ASTLEY CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4YZ	£355,000	30/09/2021	Detached
3 GAINFORD CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 4UN	£315,000	24/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £332,788 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.6%

10y growth 52.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Halton. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 5.8%

5y (index) 29.3%

10y (index) 67.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £667/mo

Realistic £741/mo

Optimistic £815/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Haddon Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	Londis	0.4 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.4 miles
Train station	Hough Green	0.7 miles
Train station	Widnes	1.2 miles
Hospital	Marie Curie Hospice	4.2 miles
Hospital	St Helens Hospital	4.5 miles
University	Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts	8.7 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	70
Anti-social behaviour	19
Public order	17
Criminal damage and arson	12
Drugs	11
Vehicle crime	9
Burglary	5
Other crime	3
Other theft	3
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	153

Within 1 mile during May 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
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2023
St Basil's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Oct 2019
Ormiston Chadwick Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2024
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 15 May 2024
Holy Family Catholic Primary School & Nursery	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 12 Dec 2018

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
3 Bed End Terrace, Eversley, WA8	£1,100/mo	3	0.46 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Lingwell Park, WA8	£1,395/mo	3	0.48 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Brandon, WA8	£795/mo	3	0.53 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Bankfield Road, WA8	£900/mo	3	0.56 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Arley Drive, WA8	£975/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Royal Avenue, WA8	£700/mo	3	0.88 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Maisonette, Lodge Place, WA8	£995/mo	3	0.93 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Sandiway Avenue, WA8	£1,100/mo	3	0.93 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Southway, WA8	£900/mo	3	0.96 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £984/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

Gross yield 5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.1×

Monthly cashflow £-73/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.3%

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).