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49 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE

WIDNES, HALTON WA8 8GE

3 beds 3 baths 94 m² Listed 14 Oct 2025 (-247d)

£230,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£235,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,447/m²

Local average

£152,085 (+51.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,821 of 33,755)

Street crime

130 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Welcome to this beautifully presented three-storey semi-detached family home, offering spacious and practical accommodation ideally suited to modern family living. Set over three well-designed floors, this impressive property combines contemporary styling with versatile spaces, all complemented by a landscaped garden and excellent parking facilities.
On entering the home, you are greeted by a bright and welcoming entrance hall. To the front of the property sits a modern fitted kitchen, thoughtfully designed with stylish work surfaces, sleek cabinetry, and a full range of integrated appliances—perfect for both everyday use and entertaining guests.
To the rear, the spacious lounge provides a relaxing and flexible living area, enhanced by patio doors that open into a conservatory. Currently used as a dining room, this light-filled space offers views over and access to the rear garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. A ground floor WC adds convenience to this level.
The first floor features two generously sized double bedrooms, both offering ample space for rest and storage. These rooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom, fitted to a high standard and ideal for family use.
The entire top floor is dedicated to a luxurious master bedroom suite. This impressive space includes a private en-suite shower room and a walk-in dressing room, offering both comfort and privacy in equal measure.
Outside, the property continues to impress with ample off-road parking and a detached garage, providing additional storage or potential workspace. To the rear, the landscaped courtyard garden offers an attractive and low-maintenance outdoor space—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or spending time with family.
This superb family home is stylish, spacious, and perfectly equipped for modern living. With its flexible layout, contemporary finishes, and desirable location, it represents an excellent opportunity for families looking for comfort, space, and style across three well-appointed floors.

Listed by

Widnes

Ashtons Estate Agency

Reference: 87296718

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/11/2025

Expiry date: 17/11/2035

Current heating cost: £671/year

Potential heating cost: £671/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

57% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (4 months ago) £235,000 +56.7%
Sold 26/08/2016 (9 years ago) £149,995 —

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
Same street 66 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GE £205,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
13 EDINBURGH ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8BE £158,000 15/04/2025 Terraced
10 LAKESIDE CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8RH £219,500 17/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 23 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GE £195,000 22/09/2023 Terraced
Same street 59 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GE £160,000 19/04/2023 Terraced
6 ASHWOOD CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GH £145,000 17/04/2023 Terraced
4 MAPLEWOOD CLOSE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GG £227,000 18/11/2022 Terraced
70 DITCHFIELD PLACE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8RT £130,000 01/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 17 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GE £232,000 22/07/2022 Terraced
60 CLINCTON VIEW, HOUGH GREEN, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8RW £170,000 17/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 67 BRACKENWOOD DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8GE £180,500 10/03/2022 Terraced
13 CORONATION DRIVE, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8AZ £121,000 09/03/2022 Terraced
44A EDINBURGH ROAD, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 8BE £100,000 02/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £194,500 (5 sales)

Area average: £158,813 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.8%
10y growth 47.6%

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

1y (index) 7.8%
5y (index) 36.2%
10y (index) 80.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £662/mo
Realistic £735/mo
Optimistic £809/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Bus stop Coronet Way 0.3 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop GSF Car Parts 0.4 miles
Train station Hough Green 0.7 miles
Train station Widnes 2.1 miles
Hospital Marie Curie Hospice 3.7 miles
Hospital Whiston Hospital 4.0 miles
University Liverpool Hope University 5.2 miles
University Greenbank Halls of Residence 6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 59
Anti-social behaviour 22
Criminal damage and arson 13
Public order 10
Drugs 7
Other theft 7
Other crime 3
Burglary 2
Shoplifting 2
Vehicle crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 130

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
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 17 Oct 2019
Oakfield Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 23 Nov 2021
St Michaels Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 10 Sep 2023
St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Sep 2023
Halebank CofE Primary School Primary 0.9 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 Terraced House, Canterbury Road, WA8 £700/mo 3 0.52 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.3%
Max investor price (0.8%) £87,500
Target investor price (1%) £70,000
Gross yield 3.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 27.4×
Monthly cashflow £-301/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -5.4%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).