For sale Detached

Swinley Forest Drive

Appleton WA4, WA4 5GJ

5 beds 2 baths Listed 19 Jan 2026 (-145d)

£595,000

Offers Over

Save

# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 5GJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton WA4, WA4 5GJ |
| Price | £595,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Last sold | £449,995 |

## Description

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home, situated on the highly desirable Saviours Place development in the sought-after area of Appleton.

This impressive property offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, finished to a high standard throughout and ideal for modern family living. The ground floor centres around a generous open-plan family dining kitchen, providing an excellent social space with direct access to the garden. A separate lounge offers a comfortable retreat, while the former garage has been thoughtfully converted into a stylish garden room, perfect for use as a home office, playroom or additional sitting room.

To the first floor, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, along with a contemporary family bathroom. The layout provides flexibility for growing families or those requiring space to work from home.

Externally, the home benefits from a private rear garden ideal for entertaining and outdoor relaxation, with off-road parking to the front.

The location is particularly appealing, being within close proximity to St. Matthew’s Primary School, Bridgewater High School, The Park Royal Hotel, and the open green spaces of Pewterspear Green. The property is also conveniently positioned for easy access to the motorway network, making it ideal for commuters.

A superb opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of Appleton’s most popular residential developments. Early viewing is highly recommended.

**Viewing**

By prior appointment through our Stockton Heath office on 01925-398343.

**Note**

All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floor plans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.

**Agents Notes**

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Local Authority: Warrington Borough Council

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175891)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175893)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175896)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175897)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175900)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175902)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175903)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175906)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175907)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175909)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175911)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175914)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175916)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175918)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175920)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175922)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175924)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175926)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175928)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175930)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175931)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175934)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175936)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175939)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175942)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175944)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175947)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175951)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175955)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175959)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175963)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175966)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175969)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171194972/175973) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171194972/175977) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
|  | £449,995 | 01/01/2020 | — |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £375,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ | £272,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 FULFORD CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GQ | £355,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached |
| 15 CAMBERLEY HEATH DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GP | £398,000 | 03/05/2024 | Detached |
| 31 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG | £590,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached |
| 41 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FE | £640,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached |
| BROOKSIDE STRETTON ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NT | £841,123 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 105 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR | £475,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached |
| 22 KINGSBURY CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FF | £520,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG | £362,500 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR | £440,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 COOMBE HILL GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GX | £316,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 4 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR | £429,995 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ | £318,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 27 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £308,995 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 29 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £484,995 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 6 TARPORLEY ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NB | £675,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached |
| 108 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR | £425,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached |
| 40 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £419,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £306,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 21 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £453,995 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |
| 42 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £356,995 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £295,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £458,729 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £603,790 (64 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £794/mo
- **Realistic:** £882/mo
- **Optimistic:** £970/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,200

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 26.4%
- **10y growth:** 58.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 59%

## 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)

Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 Photo 21 Photo 22 Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 Photo 30 Photo 31 Photo 32 Photo 33

/ 33

Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

Last sold

£449,995

Local average

£603,790 (-1.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,272 of 33,755)

Street crime

13 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Five-bedroom detached family home
Sought-after Saviours Place development in Appleton
Beautifully presented throughout
Spacious open-plan family dining kitchen
Converted garage providing a versatile garden room
Principal bedroom with en-suite
Private rear garden
Driveway parking
Close to excellent schools & local amenities
Convenient access to the motorway network

Additional details

Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No

Description

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home, situated on the highly desirable Saviours Place development in the sought-after area of Appleton.
This impressive property offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, finished to a high standard throughout and ideal for modern family living. The ground floor centres around a generous open-plan family dining kitchen, providing an excellent social space with direct access to the garden. A separate lounge offers a comfortable retreat, while the former garage has been thoughtfully converted into a stylish garden room, perfect for use as a home office, playroom or additional sitting room.
To the first floor, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, along with a contemporary family bathroom. The layout provides flexibility for growing families or those requiring space to work from home.
Externally, the home benefits from a private rear garden ideal for entertaining and outdoor relaxation, with off-road parking to the front.
The location is particularly appealing, being within close proximity to St. Matthew’s Primary School, Bridgewater High School, The Park Royal Hotel, and the open green spaces of Pewterspear Green. The property is also conveniently positioned for easy access to the motorway network, making it ideal for commuters.
A superb opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of Appleton’s most popular residential developments. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Viewing

By prior appointment through our Stockton Heath office on 01925-398343.

Note

All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floor plans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.

Agents Notes

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: F

Local Authority: Warrington Borough Council

EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Stockton Heath

Berkeley Shaw Real Estate

Reference: 171194972

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	82	97	57 m²	—	Detached
10, Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	84	94	112 m²	—	Detached
11 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	85	95	105 m²	—	Detached
12 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	84	94	113 m²	—	Detached
14 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	84	94	105 m²	—	Detached
15 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	97	65 m²	—	Detached
16 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	93	104 m²	—	Detached
17 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	97	65 m²	—	Detached
18 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	84	94	105 m²	—	Detached
19 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	85	95	105 m²	—	Detached
2 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	95	76 m²	—	Detached
20 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	84	94	105 m²	—	Detached
21 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	85	95	105 m²	—	Detached
22 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	93	104 m²	—	Detached
23 Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton, WARRINGTON	83	97	65 m²	—	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£595,000	+32.2%
Sold	01/01/2020 (6 years ago)	£449,995	—

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
44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT	£375,000	12/12/2025	Detached
Same street 7 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ	£272,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
12 FULFORD CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GQ	£355,000	31/01/2025	Detached
15 CAMBERLEY HEATH DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GP	£398,000	03/05/2024	Detached
31 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG	£590,000	17/04/2023	Detached
41 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FE	£640,000	22/12/2022	Detached
BROOKSIDE STRETTON ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NT	£841,123	09/12/2022	Detached
105 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR	£475,000	28/11/2022	Detached
22 KINGSBURY CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FF	£520,000	01/09/2022	Detached
1 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG	£362,500	27/05/2022	Detached
9 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR	£440,000	01/03/2022	Detached
8 COOMBE HILL GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GX	£316,000	17/12/2021	Detached
4 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR	£429,995	19/11/2021	Detached
Same street 6 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ	£318,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
27 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH	£308,995	24/09/2021	Detached
29 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH	£484,995	24/09/2021	Detached
6 TARPORLEY ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NB	£675,000	16/09/2021	Detached
108 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR	£425,000	13/09/2021	Detached
40 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT	£419,995	27/08/2021	Detached
44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT	£306,995	27/08/2021	Detached
21 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH	£453,995	20/08/2021	Detached
42 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT	£356,995	20/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £295,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £458,729 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 26.4%

10y growth 58.7%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 59%

Rental Range

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

Low £794/mo

Realistic £882/mo

Optimistic £970/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA4 5GJ

Address

Swinley Forest Drive

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Hanover Hotel	0.1 miles
Shop	CJK	0.2 miles
Shop	Stretton Post Office and Beehive Store	0.2 miles
Hospital	Spire Cheshire Hospital	0.4 miles
Train station	Warrington Bank Quay	3.3 miles
Train station	Warrington Central	3.6 miles
Hospital	Warrington Hospital	3.9 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Vehicle crime	6
Anti-social behaviour	4
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	13

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
Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 21 May 2015
Appleton Thorn Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Outstanding — 7 Dec 2010
Bridgewater High School	Secondary	1.5 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2022
Broomfields Junior School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2024
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jun 2015

Rental Comparables

Loading rental comparables for this postcode. Refresh in a few minutes.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.15%

Max investor price (0.8%) £110,250

Target investor price (1%) £88,200

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).

Enter House Number

Enter the house number to help us retrieve more accurate pricing history and property data.

Please log in to submit or correct the house number for this listing.