Sold STC Detached

3 HOLYROOD AVENUE

WIDNES, HALTON WA8 9EN

4 beds 1 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 25 Sep 2025 (-261d)

£385,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£375,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£3,812/m²

Local average

£354,006 (+8.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,434 of 33,755)

Street crime

102 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Set within one of the area’s most desirable and established residential neighbourhoods, this impressive four-bedroom detached property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family home in a truly exceptional setting. Perfectly positioned within the catchment area for some of the region’s most reputable schools and within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities, this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience and long-term value.
From the moment you arrive, the home commands attention with its generous frontage, landscaped gardens and ample off-road parking. A private driveway leads to an integral garage, offering secure parking or further potential for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a bright and inviting entrance hall, setting the tone for the well-maintained accommodation that lies beyond.
The ground floor boasts a spacious lounge, filled with natural light from its dual-aspect windows that overlook the beautifully landscaped rear gardens. This is a room designed for both relaxing and entertaining, with an abundance of space and a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Adjacent to the lounge, the formal dining room offers an ideal setting for family meals and entertaining guests, while the practical kitchen provides excellent workspace and storage, perfectly functional as is but also offering scope for future modernisation if desired.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms, each offering excellent space for growing families or those needing flexible rooms for guests or home working. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the first floor, maintaining the home's sense of balance and function.
Outside, the property enjoys a particularly generous rear garden, beautifully landscaped and offering a peaceful retreat with plenty of space for children to play, adults to entertain, or simply to enjoy the tranquillity of this quiet residential setting. The garden is both private and mature, and ideal for those who value outdoor living.
The location of this home is one of its greatest assets. Situated in a peaceful and highly regarded area, it offers excellent access to local schools, shops, transport links, and green spaces. Whether you’re walking the children to school, popping to the nearby shops, or commuting further afield, everything you need is close at hand.
This exceptional home is being offered at a highly competitive price for its size, setting and location, making it an unmissable opportunity for families or professionals seeking their forever home in one of the area’s most prized postcodes. Early viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
Contact us today to arrange your private tour and discover all that this outstanding family home has to offer. Your dream move could be just a viewing away.

Listed by

Widnes

Ashtons Estate Agency

Reference: 167407391

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/10/2025

Expiry date: 01/10/2035

Current heating cost: £918/year

Potential heating cost: £850/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,530

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£20 - £40)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/12/2025 (6 months ago) £375,000

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
96 PIT LANE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HW £350,000 11/12/2025 Detached
141 CORONERS LANE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HY £885,000 13/10/2025 Detached
26 TUSON DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EZ £343,000 21/03/2025 Detached
38 CLARENCE AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EL £560,000 26/10/2023 Detached
12 INGHAM ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HA £410,000 19/10/2023 Detached
52 CLARENCE AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EL £330,000 11/09/2023 Detached
Same street 14 HOLYROOD AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EN £412,500 13/04/2023 Detached
1 BALMORAL ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HE £303,000 02/12/2022 Detached
15 BUCKINGHAM AVENUE, FARNWORTH, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EP £375,000 28/10/2022 Detached
11 BUCKINGHAM AVENUE, FARNWORTH, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EP £340,000 11/10/2022 Detached
18 TUSON DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EZ £410,000 05/09/2022 Detached
20 MONICA DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9JP £410,000 25/08/2022 Detached
31 BEACONSFIELD CRESCENT, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HP £375,000 24/06/2022 Detached
12 WINDSOR ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HF £320,000 14/04/2022 Detached
1 ELWORTH AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9JW £415,000 24/01/2022 Detached
2 CLARENCE AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EL £322,000 10/01/2022 Detached
17 MARLBOROUGH CRESCENT, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EJ £410,000 10/12/2021 Detached
78 CORONERS LANE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HZ £540,000 01/11/2021 Detached
6 BALHAM CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9YT £333,500 26/10/2021 Detached
31 MARLBOROUGH CRESCENT, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EJ £410,000 30/09/2021 Detached
Same street 11 HOLYROOD AVENUE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9EN £300,000 25/06/2021 Detached
17 SANDRINGHAM ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 9HD £305,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £356,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £407,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.5%
10y growth 37.7%

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

1y (index) 7.3%
5y (index) 33.8%
10y (index) 72.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £662/mo
Realistic £735/mo
Optimistic £809/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Farnworth Buckingham Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Used Kitchen Exchange 0.1 miles
Bus stop Upton Rocks Buckingham Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Anderson's Newsagents 0.3 miles
Train station Widnes 0.5 miles
Train station Hough Green 1.9 miles
Hospital Whiston Hospital 3.2 miles
Hospital Elizabeth Court Care Centre 3.3 miles
University Liverpool Hope University 6.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 36
Anti-social behaviour 22
Public order 16
Criminal damage and arson 10
Shoplifting 5
Burglary 3
Other crime 3
Other theft 3
Vehicle crime 3
Drugs 1
Total incidents 102

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
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 28 Sep 2023
Lunts Heath Primary School Primary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Birchfield Nursery School Nursery 0.6 miles Good — 28 Nov 2013
Wade Deacon High School Secondary 0.7 miles Outstanding — 30 Jan 2023
Fairfield Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 3 Feb 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £91,875
Target investor price (1%) £73,500
  • 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).