For sale Terraced

8 BANKES LANE

RUNCORN, RUNCORN WA7 4LN

2 beds 1 baths 689 sq ft Listed 16 Jan 2026 (-150d)

£160,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

64 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£71,000

Price per m²

£2,500/m²

Local average

£133,050 (+20.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,179 of 33,755)

Street crime

22 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

Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this charming cottage-style terrace enjoys a wonderfully peaceful semi-rural location, surrounded by attractive countryside scenery. The property has undergone gentle refurbishment by its current owners, offering a perfect blend of character, comfort, and modern practicality. Ideal for first-time buyers and downsizers alike.
A welcoming front garden and inviting entrance lead through to a spacious open-plan lounge and dining room, filled with natural light and character features that create a warm and homely atmosphere. The practical kitchen is well-designed and provides access to the beautifully landscaped rear garden, which offers a private outdoor retreat with the potential added benefit of parking to the rear which is rent free t&c’s apply.
To the first floor, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both tastefully presented, along with a family bathroom featuring modern fittings and a relaxing ambiance.
This attractive home has been competitively priced by its current owners to encourage early interest and represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming property in a highly desirable and peaceful setting.

Listed by

Widnes

Ashtons Estate Agency

Reference: 171109199

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/12/2020

Expiry date: 10/12/2030

Current heating cost: £499/year

Potential heating cost: £328/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,675

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

All

Price history

15% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £160,000 +125.4%
Sold 01/12/2004 (21 years ago) £71,000 +15.4%
Sold 28/04/2000 (26 years ago) £61,500 —

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
183 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RP £125,000 20/10/2023 Terraced
98 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RR £110,000 18/08/2023 Terraced
215 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LY £115,000 12/12/2022 Terraced
145 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RP £115,000 17/11/2022 Terraced
131 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RP £110,000 07/10/2022 Terraced
94 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RR £180,000 26/09/2022 Terraced
126 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LZ £132,000 28/06/2022 Terraced
147 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RP £110,000 06/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 19 BANKES LANE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LN £125,000 28/04/2022 Terraced
MERSEY VIEW COTTAGES 4 WESTON ROAD, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LH £118,500 25/03/2022 Terraced
39 TILDSLEY CRESCENT, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RN £82,000 02/03/2022 Terraced
8 MARION DRIVE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4QL £104,500 28/02/2022 Terraced
39 TILDSLEY CRESCENT, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RN £85,000 06/01/2022 Terraced
217 HEATH ROAD SOUTH, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LY £113,500 29/10/2021 Terraced
161 WESTON ROAD, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LQ £100,000 23/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 20 BANKES LANE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LN £142,000 28/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £133,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £114,321 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.6%
10y growth 45.6%

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 Central Lancs: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

8 Bankes' Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Cross 0.1 miles
Shop Ascot Stores 0.8 miles
Shop A Cut Above 0.8 miles
Train station Runcorn 1.3 miles
Train station Frodsham 1.8 miles
Hospital Marie Curie Hospice 6.3 miles
Hospital St Helens Hospital 8.4 miles
University University of Chester - Kingsway 9.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 15
Anti-social behaviour 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Burglary 1
Drugs 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 22

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
Weston Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 13 Sep 2023
Weston Point Primary Academy Primary 0.5 miles Inadequate — 5 Feb 2023
The Heath School Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 5 Mar 2023
Hope Corner School Other 0.8 miles Good — 11 Dec 2023
Pewithall School Primary 0.8 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
2 Bed Terraced House, Castner Avenue, WA7 £900/mo 2 0.57 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Sydney Street, WA7 £750/mo 2 0.63 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, South Road, WA7 £700/mo 2 0.81 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Mersey View, WA7 £849/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Westfield Mews, WA7 £950/mo 2 1.08 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £830/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.53%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,125
Target investor price (1%) £84,900
Gross yield 6.4%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.7×
Monthly cashflow £109/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.8%
  • 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).