# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WA4 2SF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 LAUREL BANK, WARRINGTON, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON WA4 2SF |
| Price | £525,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 168 m² |
| Last sold | £511,100 Apr 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/02/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £2,275/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,990

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£65)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0390-2454-7320-2224-3571)

## Description

DETACHED BUNGALOW - FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS - CONVENIENT CUL-DE-SAC - CORNER PLOT POSITION - NO ONWARDS CHAIN -

Situated on this quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Grappenhall Village is this large detached true bungalow.  The property has been well maintained over the years with double glazing and gas central heating throughout, a modern family bathroom, and a traditional-style dining kitchen.  The property also sits within convenient reach of pleasant canal towpaths and local commuter networks.

Internally the property benefits from an entrance porch, hallway, lounge with a feature fireplace, a well-equipped dining kitchen with fitted units and appliances, utility room with access to the rear garden.  There is also a separate dining room with French doors.  The property provides four double bedrooms, the main bedroom comes with an en-suite shower room.  Furthermore, there is a four-piece family bathroom.  

Externally the property sits on a generous plot with a detached garage with a driveway, there is an additional hardground that provides further parking.  To the rear is a mixture of lawned and patio areas with a mature aspect.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/143454614/274813) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/143454614/274814) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 LAUREL BANK, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SF | £511,100 | 30/04/2025 | Detached |
| 12 LAUREL BANK, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SF | £250,000 | 11/04/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SYCAMORE COTTAGE KNUTSFORD ROAD, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2TU | £766,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 10 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £360,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 45 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £450,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached |
| 29 ST WILFRIDS DRIVE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SH | £530,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 LAUREL BANK, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SF | £590,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| 26 BELLHOUSE LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SG | £425,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 14 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £560,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 14 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £560,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £595,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 7 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £595,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 11 MENLOW CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2RA | £385,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £333,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £333,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £395,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 16 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £575,000 | 01/11/2021 | Detached |
| 49 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £330,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| 40 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £670,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £590,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £491,375 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £605,278 (63 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.3%

## 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:** 0.17% (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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,125/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.3%
- **10y growth:** 47.4%

## 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)

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