# 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 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 1.63m**Second Floor:** Loft Conversion - 5.08m x 4.06m ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380230) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380231) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380234) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380235) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380236) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380237) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380238) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380239) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380240) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380241) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380242) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380243) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380245) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380247) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380248) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87211680/1380255) ## 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, Inglewhite, WN8 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Inskip, WN8 | £795/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Ivybridge, WN8 | £825/mo | 3 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Fawcett, WN8 | £850/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Fawcett, WN8 | £850/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £834/mo (5 listings)** ## 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:** 37.1% - **10y growth:** 53.8% ## 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)