Sold STC Semi-detached

5 LIME GROVE

SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 8ET

3 beds 1 baths Listed 10 Jul 2025 (-387d)

£180,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WN8 8ET)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 LIME GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 8ET |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £180,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/04/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £574/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/0053-3015-9204-7232-1200)

## Description

On the first floor you will find three spacious double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes/ storage space. The side extension on the first floor has created the third double bedroom positioned over the garage. The main bathroom is also situated on this level comprising of walk in shower, WC and hand basin. Heading up to the second floor, you will find the loft conversion complete with skylight windows and fitted storage space, currently being used as a home office by the current home owner.

Externally the property benefits from front & rear gardens which are not overlooked, driveway providing off road parking leading to the garage which is great for additional storage or living space if converted. In whole this is a spacious family home available for sale, offering families flexible living accommodation throughout and the potential to further expand if desired. Viewings highly recommended to appreciate all this property has to offer. Freehold Tenure

**Property Measurements:**

**Ground Floor:**

Porch - 1.32m x 1.10mEntrance Hall - 1.32m x 1.10mLiving Room - 4.12m x 3.23mKitchen/Diner - 8.50m x 2.36mGarage - 4.43m x 3.32m (approx)**First Floor:**

Landing Room - 3.43m x 2.03mBedroom One - 3.50m x 3.06mBedroom Two - 3.41m x 3.23m Bedroom Three - 3.41m x 2.59mBathroom  - 1.81m x 1.63m**Second Floor:**

Loft Conversion - 5.08m x 4.06m

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87211680/1380256) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87211680/1380257) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 LIME GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8ET | £180,000 | 26/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LIME GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8ET | £145,000 | 26/09/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 SHERRAT STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8HE | £142,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 14 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU | £160,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 127 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT | £135,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 ELM GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DS | £175,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 LIME GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8ET | £97,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU | £100,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CEDAR GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DP | £132,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 OLIVE GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EW | £125,000 | 25/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 OLIVE GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EW | £108,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 133 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT | £135,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ASH GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EX | £167,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 33 ROSE CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DW | £105,000 | 26/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £97,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £134,909 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £209,921 (60 Semi-detached, WN8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £722/mo
- **Realistic:** £802/mo
- **Optimistic:** £882/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Terraced House, Tarlswood, WN8 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £31/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,195/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 37.6%
- **10y growth:** 54.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Lancashire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 7.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 31%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## 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

EPC rating

Last sold

£180,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,195/m²

Local average

£209,921 (-14.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,686 of 33,755)

Street crime

93 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended Semi Detached Family Home
Spacious Fitted Kitchen & Dining Area
Three/ Four Double Bedrooms
Fitted Bathroom
Loft Conversion
Front & Rear Gardens
Driveway & Garage
DG & GCH
Freehold Tenure
Viewings Highly Recommended!

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Spacious extended three/ four bedroom semi detached family home available for sale in the quiet residential area of Lime Grove situated in Old Skelmersdale. The property comprises of entrance hallway, nicely laid out lounge with electric fireplace, leading through into the extended kitchen and dining area - the side extension to the rear has created the open plan kitchen and dining area with patio doors easily accessing the enclosed rear garden.
On the first floor you will find three spacious double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes/ storage space. The side extension on the first floor has created the third double bedroom positioned over the garage. The main bathroom is also situated on this level comprising of walk in shower, WC and hand basin. Heading up to the second floor, you will find the loft conversion complete with skylight windows and fitted storage space, currently being used as a home office by the current home owner.
Externally the property benefits from front & rear gardens which are not overlooked, driveway providing off road parking leading to the garage which is great for additional storage or living space if converted. In whole this is a spacious family home available for sale, offering families flexible living accommodation throughout and the potential to further expand if desired. Viewings highly recommended to appreciate all this property has to offer. Freehold Tenure

Property Measurements:
Ground Floor:
Porch - 1.32m x 1.10mEntrance Hall - 1.32m x 1.10mLiving Room - 4.12m x 3.23mKitchen/Diner - 8.50m x 2.36mGarage - 4.43m x 3.32m (approx)First Floor:
Landing Room - 3.43m x 2.03mBedroom One - 3.50m x 3.06mBedroom Two - 3.41m x 3.23m Bedroom Three - 3.41m x 2.59mBathroom - 1.81m x 1.63mSecond Floor:
Loft Conversion - 5.08m x 4.06m

Listed by

Skelmersdale

NREA Holdings Ltd

Reference: 87211680

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/04/2022

Expiry date: 04/04/2032

Current heating cost: £574/year

Potential heating cost: £438/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,675

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

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

24% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/01/2026 (6 months ago)	£180,000	+24.1%
Sold	26/09/2022 (3 years ago)	£145,000	—

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
42 SHERRAT STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8HE	£142,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
14 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU	£160,000	05/06/2023	Semi-detached
127 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT	£135,000	01/11/2022	Semi-detached
2 ELM GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DS	£175,000	25/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 17 LIME GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8ET	£97,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
32 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU	£100,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
9 CEDAR GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DP	£132,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
3 OLIVE GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EW	£125,000	25/01/2022	Semi-detached
13 OLIVE GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EW	£108,000	10/12/2021	Semi-detached
133 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT	£135,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
11 ASH GROVE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EX	£167,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
33 ROSE CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DW	£105,000	26/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £97,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £134,909 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 37.6%

10y growth 54.8%

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

1y (index) 7.3%

5y (index) 31%

10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £722/mo

Realistic £802/mo

Optimistic £882/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Pennylands by Waverley	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Pennylands opp Wheatacre	0.2 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Rainford	2.3 miles
Train station	Upholland	2.9 miles
University	Edge Hill University	2.9 miles
Hospital	Children's Outpatients Department	3.1 miles
Hospital	Children's A&E	3.1 miles
University	Milton House	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	14
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other crime	5
Drugs	4
Other theft	4
Vehicle crime	4
Public order	3
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	93

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
Kingsbury Primary Special School	Other	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 11 Nov 2013
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2015
Brookfield Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Nov 2023
West Lancashire Community High School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 10 Dec 2014

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 Terraced House, Tarlswood, WN8	£850/mo	3	0.46 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.6×

Monthly cashflow £31/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.7%

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).