Sold STC Terraced

27 GOVETT ROAD

ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA9 5NQ

3 beds 1 baths Listed 2 Sep 2024 (-651d)

£140,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (WA9 5NQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 27 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE WA9 5NQ |
| Price | £140,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £74,950 Mar 2011 |

## Description

Being close to St. Austins Primary school and also close to Rainhill there are plenty of primary and secondary schools available within close proximity. The property boasts a well-sized reception room, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening. The property is composed of kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and external gardens to the front and rear.

Please give us a call to arrange your viewing to not be disappointed!

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/151941929/494373) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/151941929/494377) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/151941929/494379) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/151941929/494386) - Bedroom One
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/151941929/494392) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/151941929/494396) - Rear Garden
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/151941929/494404) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/151941929/494408) - Bedroom Three

## Floorplans

- ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/151941929/494412) - FLOOR-PLAN

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7291841
- **Address:** 27 Govett Road, ST. HELENS, WA9 5NQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/04/2010
- **Work Completed:** 18/05/2007
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ | £74,950 | 01/03/2011 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NX | £93,500 | 14/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 56 EMILY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LZ | £90,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 169 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JH | £113,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 13 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ | £108,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 20 NUTGROVE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LT | £122,500 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 RESERVOIR STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LY | £92,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 RESERVOIR STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LY | £75,000 | 05/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ | £99,950 | 06/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 ROCK STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3NT | £84,000 | 01/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 GERTRUDE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JZ | £105,000 | 11/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 73 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PA | £63,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ | £55,500 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NH | £119,000 | 08/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 ROCK STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3NT | £112,000 | 16/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 49 EMILY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LZ | £94,000 | 10/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 NUTGROVE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LT | £87,000 | 04/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 57 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ | £85,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 43 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ | £85,000 | 14/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 GERTRUDE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JZ | £105,000 | 13/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ | £90,000 | 18/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NU | £85,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 52 SUNBURY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3RE | £100,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 39 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ | £100,500 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £90,167 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £94,673 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £116,327 (80 Terraced, WA9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (St. Helens). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £704/mo
- **Realistic:** £782/mo
- **Optimistic:** £860/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/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 Semi-Detached House, Thatto Heath, WA9 | £825/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £825/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.59% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £103,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,500

*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 £825/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £166/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.9%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.4%
- **10y growth:** 22.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Helens; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 80.3%

## 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

Council tax band

Last sold

£74,950 Mar 2011

Local average

£116,327 (+20.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,994 of 33,755)

Street crime

141 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Charming terraced property
Well-sized reception room
Close to St Austins Primary School
Three bedrooms
Amenities in Thatto Heath within walking distance
Transport Links close by
Gardens to Front and Rear

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Introducing a charming terraced property, currently listed for sale on Govett Road, St Helens. Being positioned just off Nutgrove Road this property is ideal for first time buyers, downsizers or investors alike. Within walking distance there are local transport links as there are main bus routes going through to either Rainhill or St Helens along with easy access to St Helens Linkway or motorways. Thatto Heath cross roads offers shops, amenities and train station along with park and library.

Being close to St. Austins Primary school and also close to Rainhill there are plenty of primary and secondary schools available within close proximity. The property boasts a well-sized reception room, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening. The property is composed of kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and external gardens to the front and rear.

Please give us a call to arrange your viewing to not be disappointed!

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

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St Helens

Favsco 23 Ltd - LSL Franchise

Reference: 151941929

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7291841

Property Details

Street: 27 Govett Road

Town: ST. HELENS

Postcode: WA9 5NQ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 12/04/2010

Work Completed: 18/05/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/03/2011 (15 years ago)	£74,950	—

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
3 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NX	£93,500	14/01/2026	Terraced
56 EMILY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LZ	£90,000	09/01/2026	Terraced
169 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JH	£113,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
13 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ	£108,000	18/12/2025	Terraced
20 NUTGROVE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LT	£122,500	01/12/2025	Terraced
14 RESERVOIR STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LY	£92,000	05/09/2025	Terraced
14 RESERVOIR STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LY	£75,000	05/09/2025	Terraced
21 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ	£99,950	06/12/2023	Terraced
6 ROCK STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3NT	£84,000	01/11/2023	Terraced
15 GERTRUDE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JZ	£105,000	11/09/2023	Terraced
73 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PA	£63,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
45 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ	£55,500	19/06/2023	Terraced
19 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NH	£119,000	08/06/2023	Terraced
9 ROCK STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3NT	£112,000	16/05/2023	Terraced
49 EMILY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LZ	£94,000	10/05/2023	Terraced
15 NUTGROVE AVENUE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5LT	£87,000	04/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 57 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ	£85,000	22/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 43 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ	£85,000	14/03/2023	Terraced
14 GERTRUDE STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5JZ	£105,000	13/03/2023	Terraced
23 NUTGROVE ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5PJ	£90,000	18/01/2023	Terraced
12 SCHOLES LANE, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NU	£85,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
52 SUNBURY STREET, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 3RE	£100,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 39 GOVETT ROAD, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA9 5NQ	£100,500	29/04/2022	Terraced

Street average: £90,167 (3 sales)

Area average: £94,673 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.4%

10y growth 22.6%

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

1y (index) 4%

5y (index) 32.5%

10y (index) 80.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £704/mo

Realistic £782/mo

Optimistic £860/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St. Helens.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for St Helens: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA9 5NQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	AUSTIN AVE/SCHOLES LN	0.1 miles
Bus stop	NUTGROVE RD/NUTGROVE HALL DR	0.2 miles
Train station	Thatto Heath	0.2 miles
Shop	Millennium Motorcycles	0.2 miles
Train station	Eccleston Park	0.8 miles
Shop	Longton Lane Wine Stores	1.1 miles
Hospital	St Helens Hospital	1.8 miles
Hospital	Main Entrance (Broadgreen)	5.8 miles
University	University of Liverpool	8.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	77
Drugs	13
Vehicle crime	10
Public order	9
Anti-social behaviour	7
Other crime	7
Criminal damage and arson	5
Other theft	5
Burglary	3
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	141

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
Nutgrove Methodist Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 16 Sep 2014
St Austin's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2022
Thatto Heath Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2023
Carmel College	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 18 May 2022

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 Semi-Detached House, Thatto Heath, WA9	£825/mo	3	0.45 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £825/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%

Max investor price (0.8%) £103,125

Target investor price (1%) £82,500

Gross yield 7.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.1×

Monthly cashflow £166/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4.9%

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).

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