Sold STC Flat

42 DELPH DRIVE

ORMSKIRK, BURSCOUGH, LANCASHIRE L40 5BE

2 beds 1 baths 732 sq ft Listed 28 Mar 2025 (-479d)

£150,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (L40 5BE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 42 DELPH DRIVE, ORMSKIRK, BURSCOUGH, LANCASHIRE L40 5BE |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 68 m² |
| Last sold | £147,000 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £326/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8800-5244-0422-3423-3753)

## Description

This charming 2-bedroom apartment is set on a desirable corner plot, offering a  no onwards chain.  The property features a bright and spacious lounge that overlooks the scenic canal, a well-designed kitchen-dining area, perfect for modern living, and a four-piece bathroom suite for added comfort. With the added convenience of allocated parking, this apartment is an ideal choice for anyone looking to downsize, couples or even first time buyers.

EPC Rating: B

## Property Photos

- ![Front Entrance](/listings/photos/159942353/1290688) - Front Entrance
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/159942353/1290689) - Lounge
- ![Lounge Additional](/listings/photos/159942353/1290690) - Lounge Additional
- ![Kitchen Dining](/listings/photos/159942353/1290691) - Kitchen Dining
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/159942353/1290692) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/159942353/1290693) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One Additional](/listings/photos/159942353/1290694) - Bedroom One Additional
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/159942353/1290695) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/159942353/1290696) - Bathroom
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/159942353/1290697) - Rear
- ![Allocated Parking](/listings/photos/159942353/1290698) - Allocated Parking
- ![Canal Views](/listings/photos/159942353/1290699) - Canal Views

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/159942353/1290700) - All

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/159942353/1290701) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £147,000 | 11/07/2025 | Flat |
| 42 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £124,500 | 26/03/2004 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP | £140,000 | 29/08/2025 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 43 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £172,500 | 20/11/2023 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 34 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £164,995 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 50 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £134,750 | 15/05/2023 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 8 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £165,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 56 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £137,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 18 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £258,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 10 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £160,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| THE ENGINE HOUSE APARTMENT 1 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £136,000 | 10/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 100 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £136,000 | 03/11/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 39 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £171,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 104 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £138,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 24 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £145,500 | 08/09/2022 | Flat |
| THE ENGINE HOUSE APARTMENT 2 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £152,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 27 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £165,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 44 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £192,500 | 08/08/2022 | Flat |
| 18 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP | £130,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 22 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £265,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 24 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £215,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £132,001 | 19/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 40 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £140,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 82 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £130,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 90 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £130,000 | 26/04/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 22 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £134,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 106 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £131,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| 22 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP | £120,000 | 28/02/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 29 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £153,000 | 21/01/2022 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 22 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £143,000 | 20/12/2021 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 26 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £152,500 | 28/09/2021 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 50 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £190,000 | 27/09/2021 | Flat |
| AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 34 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX | £165,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 98 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE | £129,000 | 29/07/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £159,673 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £155,368 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £181,438 (4 Flat, L40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £719/mo
- **Realistic:** £799/mo
- **Optimistic:** £879/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £598/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.53% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,900

*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:** £2,206/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **10y growth:** 15.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Lancashire; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (977 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

68 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£147,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,206/m²

Local average

£181,438 (-17.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,547 of 33,755)

Street crime

40 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Upper Floor Apartment
Two Double Bedrooms
Sought After Location
Views Overlooking Canal
Allocated Parking
Gas Central Heating
Corner Plot, Bright & Spacious

Additional details

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

Description

This charming 2-bedroom apartment is set on a desirable corner plot, offering a no onwards chain. The property features a bright and spacious lounge that overlooks the scenic canal, a well-designed kitchen-dining area, perfect for modern living, and a four-piece bathroom suite for added comfort. With the added convenience of allocated parking, this apartment is an ideal choice for anyone looking to downsize, couples or even first time buyers.
EPC Rating: B

Listed by

Burscough

MOVING STYLE LIMITED

Reference: 159942353

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/03/2025

Expiry date: 23/03/2035

Current heating cost: £326/year

Potential heating cost: £326/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

18% since 2004

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/07/2025 (1 year ago)	£147,000	+18.1%
Sold	26/03/2004 (22 years ago)	£124,500	—

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
14 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP	£140,000	29/08/2025	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 43 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£172,500	20/11/2023	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 34 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£164,995	06/10/2023	Flat
Same street 50 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£134,750	15/05/2023	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 8 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£165,000	28/04/2023	Flat
Same street 56 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£137,000	06/04/2023	Flat
Same street 18 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£258,000	12/12/2022	Terraced
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 10 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£160,000	25/11/2022	Flat
THE ENGINE HOUSE APARTMENT 1 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£136,000	10/11/2022	Flat
Same street 100 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£136,000	03/11/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 39 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£171,000	21/10/2022	Flat
Same street 104 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£138,000	20/09/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 24 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£145,500	08/09/2022	Flat
THE ENGINE HOUSE APARTMENT 2 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£152,000	31/08/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 27 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£165,000	26/08/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 44 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£192,500	08/08/2022	Flat
18 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP	£130,000	04/08/2022	Flat
Same street 22 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£265,000	01/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 24 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£215,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
Same street 34 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£132,001	19/05/2022	Flat
Same street 40 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£140,000	16/05/2022	Flat
Same street 82 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£130,000	13/05/2022	Flat
Same street 90 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£130,000	26/04/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 22 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£134,000	22/04/2022	Flat
Same street 106 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£131,000	25/03/2022	Flat
22 BRAMBLE WAY, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BP	£120,000	28/02/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 29 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£153,000	21/01/2022	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 22 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£143,000	20/12/2021	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 26 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£152,500	28/09/2021	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 50 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£190,000	27/09/2021	Flat
AINSCOUGH MILL APARTMENT 34 MILL LANE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5UX	£165,000	24/09/2021	Flat
Same street 98 DELPH DRIVE, BURSCOUGH, ORMSKIRK, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, L40 5BE	£129,000	29/07/2021	Flat

Street average: £159,673 (13 sales)

Area average: £155,368 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth 15.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Lancashire. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 15.3%

10y (index) 30.4%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: FREEHOLD MANAGERS (NOMINEES) LIMITED (02686761)

Rental Range

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

Low £719/mo

Realistic £799/mo

Optimistic £879/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southport: £598/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View L40 5BE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Burscough by Delph Drive Terminus	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Burscough opp Richmond Avenue	0.3 miles
Train station	Burscough Junction	0.3 miles
Shop	Milkie Bar	0.5 miles
Shop	Bodhi Tai Spa	0.5 miles
Train station	Burscough Bridge	0.6 miles
Hospital	Children's Outpatients Department	2.8 miles
Hospital	Children's A&E	2.8 miles
University	Milton House	2.9 miles
University	Edge Hill University	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	15
Anti-social behaviour	10
Other theft	4
Public order	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	40

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
Burscough Village Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2019
Burscough Bridge St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Sep 2017
Burscough Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Dec 2014
Burscough Priory Academy	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2023
Burscough Bridge Methodist School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2012

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.53%

Max investor price (0.8%) £99,875

Target investor price (1%) £79,900

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).