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118 BRICK KILN LANE

ORMSKIRK, RUFFORD, LANCASHIRE L40 1SZ

5 beds 2 baths 1,938 sq ft Listed 25 Mar 2024 (-814d)

£600,000

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (L40 1SZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 118 BRICK KILN LANE, ORMSKIRK, RUFFORD, LANCASHIRE L40 1SZ |
| Price | £600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 180 m² |
| Last sold | £590,000 Oct 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 06/03/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £3,493/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2400-5631-0422-4207-3773)

## Description

The property briefly comprises of two reception rooms, both situated at the front of the property. To the right of the entrance hallway is the main lounge, featuring a gas burning stove with the look and feel of a log burner, also featuring traditional wooden farmhouse style doors leading through to the kitchen. To the left of the entrance hallway is the second sitting room featuring an open fire and filled with natural light. Leading through from the second sitting room is the dining area, providing access to the kitchen and double patio doors leading to the conservatory. The conservatory is provides views of the scenic and peaceful garden, creating a tranquil space to relax and unwind. This space could also be perfect for entertaining. Located off the dining room and main lounge is the spacious kitchen, featuring wooden shaker style cupboards, a centred island and a free standing double range cooker. Leading on from the kitchen is a utility room and downstairs WC. The garage can also be accessed internally via the utility room.

To the first floor of the property is a five piece family bathroom, four double bedrooms and an additional single room, perfect for a nursery or office space. The master bedroom also features a modern en-suite wet room with underfloor heating and stunning views of the country side.

The property sits in a large private plot with ample parking and an integral garage to the front, whilst to the rear there is a gorgeous fully enclosed mature rear garden affording total privacy.

Viewings available upon request

FREEHOLD

COUNCIL TAX BAND F

## Property Photos

- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/146124062/240211) - Front Elevation
- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/146124062/240212) - Front Elevation
- ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/146124062/240213) - Front Elevation
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/146124062/240214) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/146124062/240215) - Lounge
- ![Sitting room](/listings/photos/146124062/240216) - Sitting room
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/146124062/240217) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/146124062/240218) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/146124062/240219) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/146124062/240220) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/146124062/240221) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/146124062/240222) - Dining Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/146124062/240223) - Conservatory
- ![WC](/listings/photos/146124062/240224) - WC
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/146124062/240225) - Utility Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240226) - Bedroom
- ![En-suite](/listings/photos/146124062/240227) - En-suite
- ![En-suite](/listings/photos/146124062/240228) - En-suite
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240229) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240230) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240231) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240232) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/146124062/240233) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/146124062/240234) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/146124062/240235) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/146124062/240236) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/146124062/240237) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/146124062/240238) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/146124062/240239) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 118 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £590,000 | 09/10/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA | £475,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 136 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £277,000 | 15/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA | £525,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 58 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £440,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 90 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £420,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 106 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £390,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 138 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ | £205,000 | 13/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA | £510,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 18 WILLOW GREEN, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1UR | £310,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WILLOW GREEN, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1UR | £320,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £346,400 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £428,000 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £442,136 (40 Detached, L40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +35.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £717/mo
- **Realistic:** £797/mo
- **Optimistic:** £877/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,700

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 32.2%
- **10y growth:** 13.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Lancashire; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

180 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£590,000 Oct 2024

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£442,136 (+35.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,006 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Five Bedroom Detached
Sought After Location
Three Reception Rooms
Family Bathroom
Fantastic Transport Links
En-Suite
Conservatory
Downstairs WC
Utility Room
Viewings Available Upon Request

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Double glazing, Central, Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway, Off street, Gated
Garden: Front garden, Private garden, Patio, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Back garden

Description

Churcher Estates are delighted to present this beautifully traditional five bedroom detached house located in the idyllic village of Rufford. The beautiful village is surrounded by country side walks, pubs, restaurants and some fantastic transport links. Rufford is far from being remote, with the village benefitting from its own train station, as well as being within easy reach of the motorway network, both of which will be handy for the commuter, safe in the knowledge that one can return to their country retreat in an evening, perhaps to enjoy a relaxing stroll with the dogs along the banks of the Leeds Liverpool Canal or through the Mere Sands Wood.

The property briefly comprises of two reception rooms, both situated at the front of the property. To the right of the entrance hallway is the main lounge, featuring a gas burning stove with the look and feel of a log burner, also featuring traditional wooden farmhouse style doors leading through to the kitchen. To the left of the entrance hallway is the second sitting room featuring an open fire and filled with natural light. Leading through from the second sitting room is the dining area, providing access to the kitchen and double patio doors leading to the conservatory. The conservatory is provides views of the scenic and peaceful garden, creating a tranquil space to relax and unwind. This space could also be perfect for entertaining. Located off the dining room and main lounge is the spacious kitchen, featuring wooden shaker style cupboards, a centred island and a free standing double range cooker. Leading on from the kitchen is a utility room and downstairs WC. The garage can also be accessed internally via the utility room.

To the first floor of the property is a five piece family bathroom, four double bedrooms and an additional single room, perfect for a nursery or office space. The master bedroom also features a modern en-suite wet room with underfloor heating and stunning views of the country side.

The property sits in a large private plot with ample parking and an integral garage to the front, whilst to the rear there is a gorgeous fully enclosed mature rear garden affording total privacy.

Viewings available upon request

FREEHOLD

COUNCIL TAX BAND F

Listed by

Ormskirk

Churcher Estates

Reference: 146124062

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/03/2023

Expiry date: 06/03/2033

Current heating cost: £3,493/year

Potential heating cost: £2,236/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,500

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£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

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/10/2024 (1 year ago)	£590,000	—

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
26 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA	£475,000	24/11/2025	Detached
Same street 136 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ	£277,000	15/11/2023	Semi-detached
24 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA	£525,000	10/11/2023	Detached
Same street 58 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ	£440,000	23/06/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 90 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ	£420,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 106 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ	£390,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 138 BRICK KILN LANE, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1SZ	£205,000	13/10/2022	Semi-detached
24 ROSEACRE GARDENS, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1AA	£510,000	28/06/2022	Detached
18 WILLOW GREEN, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1UR	£310,000	28/01/2022	Detached
8 WILLOW GREEN, RUFFORD, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 1UR	£320,000	21/01/2022	Detached

Street average: £346,400 (5 sales)

Area average: £428,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.2%

10y growth 13.9%

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

1y (index) 5%

5y (index) 24.9%

10y (index) 43.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £717/mo

Realistic £797/mo

Optimistic £877/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View L40 1SZ

Address

Brick Kiln Lane

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Rufford by Highsands Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Rufford by Brick Kiln Farm	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Train station	Rufford	0.8 miles
Train station	Burscough Bridge	1.9 miles
Hospital	Children's Outpatients Department	4.9 miles
Hospital	Children's A&E	4.9 miles
University	Milton House	5.1 miles
University	Edge Hill University	5.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	7

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
Rufford CofE School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2014
Holmeswood Methodist School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 27 Jan 2017
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 6 Sep 2017
Burscough Village Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2019
Burscough Bridge Methodist School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2012

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.13%

Max investor price (0.8%) £99,625

Target investor price (1%) £79,700

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).