# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA4 3AP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 5, UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE, DINGLEWAY, WARRINGTON, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 3AP | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 49 m² | | Last sold | £122,500 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £362/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - L2 (£1,200 - £1,800) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7035-8027-5400-0930-8222) ## Description A well presented ground floor apartment located in the over 55’s retirement village located in the popular area of Appleton, offered for sale with no onward chain. With two spacious bedrooms and beautifully modernised throughout, this is an ideal home for those looking to downsize. As you step inside, the welcoming hallway instantly sets the tone for the rest of the home. The space is both practical and inviting, guiding you effortlessly into the spacious living room. This generously sized area is bathed in natural light thanks to a large window, making it an ideal space for relaxing. Externally, there is an area under the apartment window for the resident to create their own outside area with plant pots, bird feeders or whatever the resident desires. The room offers ample floor space for a range of furnishings, allowing you to create a comfortable and personalised environment. Flowing from the living room, you’ll find the modernised kitchen, a true highlight of the home. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a sleek induction hob, perfect for preparing meals with ease. Generous cupboard storage ensures that all your kitchen essentials are neatly organised, while the expansive worktop space provides plenty of room for meal preparation. This well-equipped kitchen is not only functional but also stylish, featuring contemporary finishes throughout. The primary bedroom offers a retreat-like atmosphere with its spacious layout providing ample room for a double bed and additional furnishings. The built-in mirrored wardrobes are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, reflecting the light and adding a sense of openness to the room. These wardrobes provide significant storage space, ensuring that your clothing and accessories are neatly tucked away. The second bedroom, while ideal for use as a single bedroom, offers great versatility. This space is flexible enough to cater to various needs. It’s the perfect room to make your own, depending on your lifestyle. The modern bathroom suite completes the interior, offering a contemporary three-piece setup that includes a freestanding shower cubicle. This addition brings an element of luxury to the home, providing an elegant and functional space for your daily routines. The bathroom is finished to a high standard, ensuring a clean, fresh, and stylish atmosphere. To further enhance the practicality of the property, a handy storage cupboard is located in the hallway, providing additional space for household essentials and personal items. Depending on the buyer’s position, this apartment can be sold with furniture included if required, please contact Ashtons to confirm information about furniture. The property boasts well maintained communal areas, including a spacious laundry room, lift, inviting living spaces, and serene communal gardens. Residents will enjoy the convenience of one allocated parking space if required, with additional visitor parking available for guests. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 5 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £122,500 | 03/03/2026 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 5 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £107,000 | 01/11/2011 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | BRINDLEY COURT FLAT 25 LONDON ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LQ | £105,000 | 11/02/2026 | Flat | | 17 FOXDALE COURT, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BS | £162,000 | 17/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 1 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £108,000 | 04/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 96 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £105,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 70 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £85,000 | 24/09/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 84 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £87,000 | 25/07/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 10 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £80,000 | 21/11/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 26 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £81,750 | 16/05/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 29 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £85,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 12 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £122,500 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | BRINDLEY COURT FLAT 32 LONDON ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LQ | £149,950 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | 118B LONDON ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LE | £182,000 | 19/10/2022 | Flat | | BRINDLEY COURT FLAT 26 LONDON ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LQ | £187,500 | 07/10/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 1 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £118,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 55 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £104,950 | 16/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 11 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £88,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 42 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £125,000 | 22/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 13 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £125,000 | 22/02/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 69 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £92,000 | 07/02/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 24 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £95,000 | 20/01/2022 | Flat | | 26 FOXDALE COURT, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BS | £133,000 | 22/12/2021 | Flat | | BRINDLEY COURT FLAT 21 LONDON ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LQ | £163,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 4 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £92,000 | 05/11/2021 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 97 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £94,000 | 05/10/2021 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 2 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £90,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 27 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £120,000 | 17/09/2021 | Flat | | UNDERCLIFFE HOUSE FLAT 20 DINGLEWAY, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 3AP | £125,000 | 31/08/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £100,147 (15 sales) **Area average:** £133,621 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £146,671 (41 Flat, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £797/mo - **Realistic:** £885/mo - **Optimistic:** £974/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 Terraced House, Oxford Street, WA4 | £920/mo | 2 | 1.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Slater Street, WA4 | £800/mo | 2 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £860/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £107,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £86,000 *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 £860/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £257/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.5% *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:** £2,551/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.6% - **10y growth:** -13.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 11.8% - **10y growth (index):** 40.9% ## 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)