# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (WA1 1TA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 4, KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT, PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON WA1 1TA | | Price | £140,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 78 m² | | Last sold | £132,500 Apr 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £902/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £3,365 ### Recommendations - E (£60 - £70) - L2 (£800 - £1,600) - X (£1,800 - £2,400) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0200-3799-0822-2627-3563) ## Description Executive One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment For Sale. Leaders are delighted to offer for sale this superb executive apartment situated in the cultural quarter of Warrington town centre. The property is within easy reach of both Central and Bank Quay railway stations and is only one block away from Warrington's Golden Square Shopping Centre. A whole host of amenities, parks, restaurants, bars and shops are located in the immediate vicinity and the major road network is close by. This superb executive apartment resting in the heart of Warrington town centre within the beautiful environment of Palmyra Square really stands out from the crowd. A unique ground floor property overlooking the historic Queens Gardens and offering spacious open plan living combined with excellent accommodation. This stunning residence benefits from efficient Economy 7 heating, upvc double glazing, vehicle parking accessed from the secure gated car park into the large integral garage. The generous layout consists of entrance hallway, fantastic open plan living dining room with Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens, fabulous fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and a contemporary styled family bathroom. The integrated garage can be accessed directly from the apartment or from the car park via an electronic up and over door. This outstanding opportunity must be seen to fully appreciate the high standard of living this apartment provides. Tenure: Leasehold ## Property Photos - ![DSC_0436.JPG](/listings/photos/174412667/127107) - DSC_0436.JPG - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/174412667/127108) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/174412667/127109) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/174412667/127110) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/174412667/127111) - Picture No. 16 - ![DSC_0314.JPG](/listings/photos/174412667/127112) - DSC_0314.JPG - ![DSC_0309.JPG](/listings/photos/174412667/127113) - DSC_0309.JPG - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/174412667/127114) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/174412667/127115) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/174412667/127116) - Picture No. 12 ## Floorplans - ![4KnightsbridgeCourt.](/listings/photos/174412667/127117) - 4KnightsbridgeCourt. ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174412667/698410) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 4 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £132,500 | 23/04/2018 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 24 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £105,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat | | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 8 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £152,500 | 23/09/2022 | Flat | | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 43 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £130,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 49 KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £160,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat | | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 30 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £117,500 | 18/02/2022 | Flat | | KNIGHTSBRIDGE COURT 5 PALMYRA SQUARE NORTH, WARRINGTON, WA1 1TA | £145,000 | 02/12/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £160,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £130,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £119,656 (8 Flat, WA1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +17% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £801/mo - **Realistic:** £890/mo - **Optimistic:** £979/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Apex House, WA1 | £815/mo | 1 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Bridge Street, WA1 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Bewsey St, WA2 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Cobden St, WA2 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £778/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,500 *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 £805/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 14.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £148/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.4% *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:** £1,795/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25.7% - **10y growth:** 37.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 12.7% - **10y growth (index):** 38.9% ## 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)