# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA5 1XU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 WINCHESTER AVENUE, WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 1XU | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 67 m² | | Last sold | £240,000 Dec 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 31/08/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £433/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,175 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B4 (£300 - £600) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/9612-6221-2010-0459-3206) ## Description This well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious and comfortable living, ideal for families. The property is fronted by a garden and benefits from a private driveway. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a bright entrance hallway. To the left, you’ll find a generous lounge featuring a beautiful bay window, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the space. To the rear of the property is a spacious kitchen diner, offering ample storage and perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. This leads through to a conservatory, which overlooks the well-maintained rear garden—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Upstairs, the property comprises three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Early viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate all this home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179871) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179872) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179873) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179874) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179875) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179876) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179877) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179878) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179879) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179880) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179881) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179882) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179883) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179884) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179885) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179886) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/174417062/1179887) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174417062/1179888) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 WINCHESTER AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XU | £240,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 WINCHESTER AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XU | £115,000 | 23/11/2012 | Semi-detached | | 16 WINCHESTER AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XU | £54,950 | 10/10/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1JD | £235,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 25 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £190,000 | 04/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 61 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £210,000 | 18/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 36 RIDLEY DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HP | £275,000 | 18/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 28 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1JD | £235,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 31 RIDLEY DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HP | £257,500 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 220 HOOD LANE NORTH, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HF | £300,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 80 HOOD LANE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1EJ | £230,000 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 42 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £200,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £301,500 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 39 SHEFFIELD CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XP | £228,500 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 HOOD LANE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1EJ | £175,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 HOOD LANE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1EJ | £254,200 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 HURLEY CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XG | £181,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 LITTLETON CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HD | £258,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 RIDLEY DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HP | £235,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 83 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £300,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 153 HOOD LANE NORTH, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1ET | £275,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 HURLEY CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XG | £203,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 MALPAS DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1HN | £186,500 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 24 WINCHESTER AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1XU | £180,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £180,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £236,510 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,812 (100 Semi-detached, WA5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £797/mo - **Realistic:** £885/mo - **Optimistic:** £974/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Maisonette, Liverpool Road, WA5 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Evelyn St, WA5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Evelyn Street, WA5 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Old Liverpool Road, WA5 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Arlington Drive, WA5 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.24 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,529/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £239/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.3% *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:** £3,433/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11% - **10y growth:** 76.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 62.9% ## 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)