# 1 bedroom flat for sale (CH62 2EJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE CH62 2EJ | | Price | £89,995 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 43 m² | | Last sold | £83,500 Apr 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £372/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,000 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9620-3027-0206-2077-5204) ## Description First time buyers, come and get it! Offering contemporary living this one bedroom flat is great to get you on the property ladder. Having double glazing and heating the layout comprises entrance hall, spacious lounge with dining area and kitchen, one bedroom with built in wardrobe and a shower room. The apartment comes with your very own garage for extra storage. The property is located close to all local amenities including Bromborough Village and the Croft Retail Park with its array of shops and eateries. For transport links there are bus stops and Bromborough Rake train station within easy reach. Interior inspection is essential to appreciate what is on offer here, call us to book a viewing! The property is leasehold and a service charge of approx £65pcm applies and there are approximately 961 years remaining on the lease. **Entrance Hall - 7'10" (2.39m) Max x 6'3" (1.91m) Max** Built in store, laminate floor. **Lounge - 15'10" (4.83m) x 10'4" (3.15m)** Window to the front. **Kitchen - 16'3" (4.95m) x 5'3" (1.6m)** Window to the rear, units at both eye and floor level with contrasting work surfaces, integrated oven, electric hob and extractor, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. **Bedroom One - 11'5" (3.48m) x 9'2" (2.79m)** Window to the rear, built in wardrobe. **Shower Room - 6'3" (1.91m) x 5'5" (1.65m)** Three piece suite comprises wash hand basin, wc and enclosed shower cubicle, partially tiled walls and tiled floor. **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583077) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583078) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583079) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583080) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583082) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583083) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583084) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583085) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583086) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583087) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583088) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583089) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583090) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583091) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583092) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/135766340/583093) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/135766340/583094) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/135766340/583095) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £83,500 | 05/04/2024 | Flat | | 4 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £23,000 | 17/09/1999 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 HORNBY ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EG | £135,000 | 01/12/2025 | Flat | | 29 HORNBY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EQ | £100,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat | | 43 HORNBY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EQ | £79,995 | 17/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 15 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £75,000 | 09/06/2023 | Flat | | 18 HORNBY ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EG | £74,000 | 19/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 18 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £51,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 5 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £75,000 | 28/04/2022 | Flat | | 9 HORNBY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EQ | £75,000 | 10/01/2022 | Flat | | 34 HORNBY ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EG | £87,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat | | 54 HORNBY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EH | £92,500 | 16/09/2021 | Flat | | 44 HORNBY ROAD, BROMBOROUGH, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EG | £66,500 | 03/09/2021 | Flat | | 48 HORNBY AVENUE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EH | £87,000 | 05/08/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 9 HORNBY COURT, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, CH62 2EJ | £65,000 | 09/07/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £66,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £88,555 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £110,000 (7 Flat, CH62, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -18.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wirral). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £752/mo - **Realistic:** £835/mo - **Optimistic:** £919/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wirral (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Archers Corner, CH62 | £520/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £520/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £65,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £52,000 *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 £520/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £89/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1% *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:** £2,093/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35.8% - **10y growth:** 54.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wirral; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 10.7% - **10y growth (index):** 40.2% ## 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)