3 HOLYROOD AVENUE
WIDNES, HALTON WA8 9EN
£385,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Halton. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Halton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).