# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA9 1RD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 MCCORMACK AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA9 1RD | | Price | £145,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £143,500 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 01/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,011/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - 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/7320-0963-0077-2007-0543) ## Description Presenting this charming two-bedroom semi-detached house, a perfect fit for first-time buyers and families alike. Situated in a desirable location with superb public transport links, nearby schools, and an array of local amenities. The hallway provides a warm welcome and leads to a lounge area, a spacious enough to accommodate dining. This space provides a comfortable area for relaxation, entertaining, and hosting meals. The home comprises of two good sized bedrooms, promising ample space and comfort. A well-arranged bathroom is conveniently located on the first floor, ensuring easy access from the bedrooms. Externally, the property stands out with a garden to the front, an inviting sight that adds to the overall appeal of the house. The rear of the property features off-road parking, a detached garage, and double gates leading to the parking area, providing convenience and security. The low maintenance rear garden is a bonus, offering a peaceful outdoor space for relaxation or family activities. EPC rating: D. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 MCCORMACK AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RD | £143,500 | 02/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 120 CHANCERY LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1SJ | £155,500 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 5 ARCHER GROVE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 2DW | £157,000 | 26/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 28 REDGATE DRIVE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RQ | £117,500 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 156 BOARDMANS LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1QX | £90,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 53 MCCORMACK AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RD | £118,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced | | 9 DEERFIELD CLOSE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1HJ | £160,000 | 14/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 OBRIEN GROVE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RB | £118,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 CASTLE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1SN | £145,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 HARGREAVES STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 2DH | £85,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 EVELYN AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1SR | £115,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 51 EVELYN AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1SL | £118,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 34 BRAMWELL STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 2DL | £140,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 75 TICKLE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RS | £115,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 30 REDGATE DRIVE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RQ | £112,500 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 74 MCCORMACK AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 1RD | £111,000 | 28/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £114,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £125,269 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £198,545 (79 Semi-detached, WA9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -27% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St. Helens). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £711/mo - **Realistic:** £790/mo - **Optimistic:** £869/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for St Helens (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £524/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Bramwell Street, WA9 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Parr Stocks Road, WA9 | £725/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,213/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.84% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £121,300 *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 £1,213/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 10% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10× - **Monthly cashflow:** £496/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.1% *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:** £2,231/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25% - **10y growth:** 44.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for St Helens; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 8.1% - **5y growth (index):** 34.2% - **10y growth (index):** 78.4% ## 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)