Sold STC Semi-detached

53 DORIC AVENUE

FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA6 7RB

4 beds 1 baths 110 m² Listed 17 Oct 2025 (-239d)

£395,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA6 7RB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER WA6 7RB |
| Price | £395,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £385,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 27/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,246/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,125

### Recommendations
- A2 (£900 - £1,200)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- E (£300 - £350)
- O (£4,500 - £6,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2011-1631-9111-5511-8138)

## Description

** SOLD BY GASCOIGNE HALMAN**

A 1930's built semi-detached house within one of the most sought after areas of Frodsham, with a superb rear garden and an extended accommodation layout.

**DESCRIPTION**

Built in 1939 by reputable local builders, Clare & Ryder, this appealing, traditional bay fronted semi detached house offers accommodation retaining many of the original features. It has in recent years been subject to internal redecoration and cosmetic enhancement creating a home combing period character with a modern, fresh look.

It is arranged over two floors with accommodation including an entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, lounge, dining room, garden room, kitchen and breakfast room. To the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a shower room. There are double glazed windows and a gas fired central heating system is installed.

There is ample off road parking to the front. A large garage with a separate attached workshop/store is to the rear and provides potential home office use.

The West facing rear garden is almost 100' long with views towards Frodsham Hill. There is a patio area, an expanse of lawn with well established flower beds and a selection of shrubs. A further patio area is located at the end of the garden with a summer house and greenhouse.

**LOCATION**

The house is located within a particularly sought after area of Frodsham, convenient for access to popular local schools and with open countryside nearby. The centre of Frodsham is approximately 1 mile away with a good range of shops and facilities and there are excellent recreational facilities in the area. The road, rail and motorway networks allow the commuter access to many parts of the North West.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB | £385,000 | 30/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 53 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB | £345,000 | 01/11/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 BICKERTON AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RE | £230,000 | 06/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| BELMONT HOUSE VICARAGE LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7DX | £655,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RD | £350,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7QZ | £350,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE | £312,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE | £243,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 67 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RF | £279,532 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 59 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB | £300,000 | 05/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RD | £280,000 | 21/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE | £260,000 | 05/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 HILLSBORO AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7QY | £390,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 58 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB | £243,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE | £270,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| THE OLD POST OFFICE, 2 KINGSLEY ROAD, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 6AP | £580,000 | 20/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE | £240,000 | 21/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £271,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £341,502 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £336,580 (23 Semi-detached, WA6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +17.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whitehall Place, WA6 | £1,400/mo | 4 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*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 £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-321/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.4%

*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:** £3,591/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 36.6%
- **10y growth:** 69.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 57%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

110 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£385,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,591/m²

Local average

£336,580 (+17.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,294 of 33,755)

Street crime

46 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

** SOLD BY GASCOIGNE HALMAN**
1930's Built Semi-Detached Family Home
Sought After Residential Area
100' Long Rear Garden
Four Bedrooms
Large Garage/Workshop.

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

SOLD BY GASCOIGNE HALMAN
A 1930's built semi-detached house within one of the most sought after areas of Frodsham, with a superb rear garden and an extended accommodation layout.
DESCRIPTION
Built in 1939 by reputable local builders, Clare & Ryder, this appealing, traditional bay fronted semi detached house offers accommodation retaining many of the original features. It has in recent years been subject to internal redecoration and cosmetic enhancement creating a home combing period character with a modern, fresh look.

It is arranged over two floors with accommodation including an entrance hallway, cloakroom/WC, lounge, dining room, garden room, kitchen and breakfast room. To the first floor, there are four bedrooms and a shower room. There are double glazed windows and a gas fired central heating system is installed.

There is ample off road parking to the front. A large garage with a separate attached workshop/store is to the rear and provides potential home office use.

The West facing rear garden is almost 100' long with views towards Frodsham Hill. There is a patio area, an expanse of lawn with well established flower beds and a selection of shrubs. A further patio area is located at the end of the garden with a summer house and greenhouse.
LOCATION
The house is located within a particularly sought after area of Frodsham, convenient for access to popular local schools and with open countryside nearby. The centre of Frodsham is approximately 1 mile away with a good range of shops and facilities and there are excellent recreational facilities in the area. The road, rail and motorway networks allow the commuter access to many parts of the North West.

Listed by

Frodsham

Gascoigne Halman - Connells

Reference: 168322424

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 28/10/2025

Expiry date: 27/10/2035

Current heating cost: £1,246/year

Potential heating cost: £1,069/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,125

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£300 - £350)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£4,500 - £6,000)
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

Other

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

Price history

12% since 2023

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (4 months ago)	£385,000	+11.6%
Sold	01/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£345,000	—

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
12 BICKERTON AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RE	£230,000	06/11/2025	Semi-detached
BELMONT HOUSE VICARAGE LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7DX	£655,000	22/11/2023	Semi-detached
28 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RD	£350,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
3 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7QZ	£350,000	31/07/2023	Semi-detached
32 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE	£312,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
31 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE	£243,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
67 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RF	£279,532	15/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 59 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB	£300,000	05/05/2022	Semi-detached
16 TOWNFIELD LANE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RD	£280,000	21/03/2022	Semi-detached
4 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE	£260,000	05/01/2022	Semi-detached
13 HILLSBORO AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7QY	£390,000	22/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 58 DORIC AVENUE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7RB	£243,000	10/09/2021	Semi-detached
12 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE	£270,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
THE OLD POST OFFICE, 2 KINGSLEY ROAD, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 6AP	£580,000	20/07/2021	Semi-detached
48 SILVERDALE CLOSE, FRODSHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, WA6 7NE	£240,000	21/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £271,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £341,502 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 36.6%

10y growth 69.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 24.7%

10y (index) 57%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Lancs: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Overton, Doric Avenue (Hail & Ride)	0.0 miles
Shop	Overton Village Stores	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Train station	Frodsham	0.6 miles
Hospital	Halton General Hospital	2.5 miles
Train station	Helsby	2.5 miles
Hospital	Spire Cheshire Hospital	6.6 miles
University	University of Chester - Kingsway	8.8 miles
University	University of Chester	9.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	19
Anti-social behaviour	8
Criminal damage and arson	8
Public order	4
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	46

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
Frodsham CofE Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 May 2020
St Luke's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2024
Frodsham Manor House Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2014
Frodsham Primary Academy	Primary	0.9 miles	Inadequate — 21 Oct 2021
Helsby High School	Secondary	1.7 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2014

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
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Whitehall Place, WA6	£1,400/mo	4	0.44 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000

Target investor price (1%) £140,000

Gross yield 4.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 23.5×

Monthly cashflow £-321/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.4%

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).