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LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 3UE

3 beds 2 baths 990 sq ft Listed 1 Jul 2026 (-32d)

£240,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (WA5 3UE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31, LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 3UE |
| Price | £240,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £167,995 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 17/02/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £190/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9388-3076-7332-6121-8924)

## Description

**INTERIOR**

Upon entering this property you are greeted by a welcoming hallway leading through to the lounge. Tastefully finished with wooden flooring and front aspect window making the space bright and airy along with an adjacent spacious kitchen-diner that boasts sleek cabinets, integrated appliances, and generous dining space for evening meals. The kitchen is set to the rear of the property and provides charming views of the rear garden. Leading off the kitchen area you will find a handy WC, and elegant French doors leading to the garden add practicality and charm.

The first floor offers a generous landing space, with two good sized bedrooms both flooded with natural light and with the second bedroom having access to built in storage. Both bedrooms have access to a modern three piece bathroom suite. The top floor is a true show stopper of this home, the master suite is a generous size and again follows suit of the home with plenty of natural light. The room also benefits from built in wardrobes as well as it’s own three piece En Suite, offering a touch of luxury as well as being perfect for unwinding.

**EXTERIOR**

The rear garden is a low maintenance blend of patio and lawn, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining with it’s private positioning within the estate. To the front, the property offers allocated parking and has excellent curb appeal.

**Disclaimer - This property is sold at 80% of the value and is only available to first time buyers**

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Front External](/listings/photos/90375237/954227) - Front External
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90375237/954228) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/90375237/954229) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/90375237/954230) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/90375237/954231) - Kitchen Diner
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/90375237/954232) - Lounge
- ![WC](/listings/photos/90375237/954233) - WC
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/90375237/954234) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/90375237/954236) - Garden
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/90375237/954238) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/90375237/954240) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/90375237/954243) - Bathroom
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/90375237/954244) - Landing
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/90375237/954246) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/90375237/954248) - Bedroom One
- ![En Suite](/listings/photos/90375237/954249) - En Suite
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/90375237/954251) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/90375237/1022120) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/90375237/954253) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE | £167,995 | 28/02/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 49 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE | £232,000 | 08/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 44 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP | £225,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 57 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE | £550,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 75 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £224,000 | 22/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 34 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £182,000 | 12/08/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE | £278,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £143,945 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £143,945 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £143,945 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £144,860 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £164,506 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £144,860 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £144,860 | 24/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 KETTERINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UD | £330,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £144,860 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 22 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £144,860 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY | £223,995 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP | £159,996 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP | £187,996 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP | £187,996 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP | £159,996 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 KETTERINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UD | £342,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 BRAVO WAY, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3YZ | £196,760 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £353,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £187,019 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £197,643 (54 Terraced, WA5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +21.4%

## 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):** £693/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,609/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 24.7%
- **10y growth:** 82.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.5%

## 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

92 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£167,995

Price per m²

£2,609/m²

Local average

£197,643 (+21.4%)

Street crime

68 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Discount To Market Scheme
Three Bedrooms
Private Parking
Excellent Location
First Time Buyers
Tastefully Finished
Close To Local Amenities
Generous Garden
Two Bathrooms And WC
Modern Finishes

Additional details

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

Description

INTERIOR
Upon entering this property you are greeted by a welcoming hallway leading through to the lounge. Tastefully finished with wooden flooring and front aspect window making the space bright and airy along with an adjacent spacious kitchen-diner that boasts sleek cabinets, integrated appliances, and generous dining space for evening meals. The kitchen is set to the rear of the property and provides charming views of the rear garden. Leading off the kitchen area you will find a handy WC, and elegant French doors leading to the garden add practicality and charm.
The first floor offers a generous landing space, with two good sized bedrooms both flooded with natural light and with the second bedroom having access to built in storage. Both bedrooms have access to a modern three piece bathroom suite. The top floor is a true show stopper of this home, the master suite is a generous size and again follows suit of the home with plenty of natural light. The room also benefits from built in wardrobes as well as it’s own three piece En Suite, offering a touch of luxury as well as being perfect for unwinding.
EXTERIOR
The rear garden is a low maintenance blend of patio and lawn, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining with it’s private positioning within the estate. To the front, the property offers allocated parking and has excellent curb appeal.
Disclaimer - This property is sold at 80% of the value and is only available to first time buyers
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Warrington

JRT Properties (NW) Ltd

Reference: 90375237

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 18/02/2019

Expiry date: 17/02/2029

Current heating cost: £190/year

Potential heating cost: £190/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£240,000	+42.9%
Sold	28/02/2019 (7 years ago)	£167,995	—

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
Same street 49 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE	£232,000	08/12/2025	Terraced
44 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP	£225,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 57 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE	£550,000	02/12/2025	Detached
75 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£224,000	22/08/2025	Terraced
34 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£182,000	12/08/2025	Terraced
Same street 21 LAKENHEATH CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UE	£278,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
36 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£143,945	15/09/2022	Terraced
34 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£143,945	15/09/2022	Terraced
32 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£143,945	15/09/2022	Terraced
24 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£144,860	24/08/2022	Terraced
26 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£164,506	24/08/2022	Terraced
28 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£144,860	24/08/2022	Terraced
30 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£144,860	24/08/2022	Terraced
17 KETTERINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UD	£330,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
20 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£144,860	27/05/2022	Terraced
22 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£144,860	27/05/2022	Terraced
18 CHEDDINGTON CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3XY	£223,995	20/05/2022	Terraced
10 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP	£159,996	18/03/2022	Terraced
8 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP	£187,996	11/03/2022	Terraced
14 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP	£187,996	11/03/2022	Terraced
12 OSCAR CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ZP	£159,996	11/03/2022	Terraced
19 KETTERINGHAM DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UD	£342,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
28 BRAVO WAY, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3YZ	£196,760	16/12/2021	Terraced

Street average: £353,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £187,019 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 24.7%

10y growth 82.8%

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

1y (index) 3.9%

5y (index) 26.4%

10y (index) 62.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £801/mo

Realistic £890/mo

Optimistic £979/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

31 Lakenheath Crescent

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Duck Pond	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Lonsdale Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Sculpt	0.6 miles
Train station	Sankey for Penketh	0.7 miles
Shop	Traditions Barber Shop	0.7 miles
Train station	Warrington West	0.9 miles
Hospital	St Helens Hospital	3.8 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	4.4 miles
Hospital	Marie Curie Hospice	9.0 miles
University	Liverpool Hope University	9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	34
Anti-social behaviour	10
Public order	6
Other theft	5
Drugs	4
Vehicle crime	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	68

Within 1 mile during May 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
Barrow Hall Community Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 19 Sep 2023
Great Sankey High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2017
Park Road Community Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 24 May 2012
Chapelford Village Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Apr 2013
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 24 Dec 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%

Max investor price (0.8%) £111,250

Target investor price (1%) £89,000

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).