Sold STC Semi-detached

14 LINDEN CLOSE

WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4EW

3 beds 1 baths 786 sq ft Listed 15 Dec 2021 (-1643d)

£220,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA1 4EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WARRINGTON, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON WA1 4EW |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 73 m² |
| Last sold | £209,500 Jun 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/12/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,635

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£35)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9190-2327-4020-2009-6171)

## Description

NO CHAIN! Calling First-Time Buyers and Investors!!

Open House are pleased to bring to the market this well-presented 3 bedroom semi-detached home situated in Woolston.

The accommodation has plenty of living space throughout including a living room, dining area, conservatory and a spacious garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and the bathroom.

The front garden is partially surrounded with hedges and also has space for parking. Ideally located for commuters with easy access to M6 and a short driving distance into Warrington town centre.

Viewing strictly by appointment only. Call now to avoid disappointment!

Lounge/Diner 7m x 3.5m

Kitchen 2.6m x 2.5m

Master Bedroom 4.1m x 3.1m

Second Bedroom 3.5m x 3.1m

Third Bedroom 2.9m x 1.9m

Bathroom 2m x 1.9m

**Dining Room / Living Room** 7m x 3.5m

**Kitchen** 2.6m x 2.5m

**Bedroom** 4.1m x 3.1m

**Bedroom** 3.5m x 3.1m

**Bathroom** 2m x 1.9m

## Property Photos

- ![Main Picture](/listings/photos/117652424/242881) - Main Picture
- ![Dining Room / Living](/listings/photos/117652424/242883) - Dining Room / Living
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/117652424/242886) - Kitchen
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/117652424/242889) - Conservatory
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/117652424/242892) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/117652424/242895) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/117652424/242898) - Bathroom
- ![Back Garden](/listings/photos/117652424/242901) - Back Garden

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16225455
- **Address:** 14 Linden Close, Woolston, WA1 4EW
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/03/2024
- **Work Completed:** 14/03/2024
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £209,500 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £88,000 | 17/05/2002 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £52,950 | 03/10/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 48 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD | £253,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £345,000 | 29/09/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £248,000 | 12/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £230,000 | 13/05/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 17 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4ET | £220,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ABINGDON AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HF | £250,000 | 13/12/2023 | 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 |
| 50 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £265,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £317,950 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £170,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 ABINGDON AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HF | £286,000 | 27/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EE | £300,500 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD | £305,000 | 08/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB | £277,800 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT | £210,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £243,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HH | £265,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ASCOT CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HE | £320,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BARON CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EU | £215,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 IVY ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DS | £208,300 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT | £265,000 | 12/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 71 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT | £169,000 | 24/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 66 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £180,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £205,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 IVY ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DS | £250,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EY | £250,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £333,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW | £312,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £261,723 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £255,465 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £258,789 (44 Semi-detached, WA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15%

## 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):** £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 Detached House, Westbury Close, WA1 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £459/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.6%

*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:** £3,014/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:** 45.9%

## 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)

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£209,500 Jun 2022

Price per m²

£3,014/m²

Local average

£258,789 (-15%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,493 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

NO CHAIN! Calling First-Time Buyers and Investors!!

Open House are pleased to bring to the market this well-presented 3 bedroom semi-detached home situated in Woolston.

The accommodation has plenty of living space throughout including a living room, dining area, conservatory and a spacious garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and the bathroom.

The front garden is partially surrounded with hedges and also has space for parking. Ideally located for commuters with easy access to M6 and a short driving distance into Warrington town centre.

Viewing strictly by appointment only. Call now to avoid disappointment!

Lounge/Diner 7m x 3.5m
Kitchen 2.6m x 2.5m
Master Bedroom 4.1m x 3.1m
Second Bedroom 3.5m x 3.1m
Third Bedroom 2.9m x 1.9m
Bathroom 2m x 1.9m

Dining Room / Living Room 7m x 3.5m
Kitchen 2.6m x 2.5m
Bedroom 4.1m x 3.1m
Bedroom 3.5m x 3.1m
Bathroom 2m x 1.9m

Listed by

Nationwide

Open House Estate Agents

Reference: 117652424

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/12/2021

Expiry date: 02/12/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,635

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16225455 Recent

Property Details

Street: 14 Linden Close

Town: Woolston

Postcode: WA1 4EW

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/03/2024

Work Completed: 14/03/2024

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

296% since 1997

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/06/2022 (4 years ago)	£209,500	+138.1%
Sold	17/05/2002 (24 years ago)	£88,000	+66.2%
Sold	03/10/1997 (28 years ago)	£52,950	—

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
48 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD	£253,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£345,000	29/09/2025	Detached
Same street 7 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£248,000	12/09/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 30 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£230,000	13/05/2024	Semi-detached
17 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4ET	£220,000	14/12/2023	Semi-detached
11 ABINGDON AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HF	£250,000	13/12/2023	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
50 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB	£265,000	16/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 21 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£317,950	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 17 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£170,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 1 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£295,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
15 ABINGDON AVENUE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HF	£286,000	27/10/2022	Semi-detached
54 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EE	£300,500	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
66 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HD	£305,000	08/09/2022	Semi-detached
62 HALL ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4PB	£277,800	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
65 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT	£210,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 6 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£243,000	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
13 DAM LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HH	£265,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
5 ASCOT CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4HE	£320,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached
7 BARON CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EU	£215,000	13/05/2022	Semi-detached
12 IVY ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DS	£208,300	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
55 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT	£265,000	12/04/2022	Semi-detached
71 GIG LANE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DT	£169,000	24/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 66 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£180,000	21/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 15 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£205,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
1 IVY ROAD, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4DS	£250,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
55 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EY	£250,000	11/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 25 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£333,000	22/02/2022	Detached
Same street 23 LINDEN CLOSE, WOOLSTON, WARRINGTON, WA1 4EW	£312,000	20/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £261,723 (11 sales)

Area average: £255,465 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.6%

10y growth 45.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Warrington. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 26.1%

10y (index) 65.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £794/mo

Realistic £882/mo

Optimistic £970/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA1 4EW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Dam Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Alder Road	0.1 miles
Shop	PAWfect 4 Dogs	0.3 miles
Train station	Birchwood	0.9 miles
Train station	Padgate	1.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	1.3 miles
Hospital	Leigh Health Centre	7.2 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Other theft	5
Burglary	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Drugs	3
Anti-social behaviour	2
Other crime	2
Vehicle crime	2
Public order	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	36

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
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2023
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 22 May 2024
Woolston Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 21 May 2015
King's Leadership Academy Warrington	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 16 Sep 2019
Fox Wood Special School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 13 Jan 2022

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 Detached House, Westbury Close, WA1	£1,500/mo	3	0.98 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.68%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 8.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×

Monthly cashflow £459/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.6%

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).