Sold Terraced

76 BANKFIELD

SKELMERSDALE, SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 9EW

3 beds 1 baths 88 m² Listed 31 Mar 2025 (-488d)

£66,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£23,500 Sep 2001

Price per m²

£750/m²

Local average

£121,597 (-45.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (652 of 33,755)

Street crime

182 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Council Tax Band A, Freehold
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • Spacious Living Room
  • Family Bathroom
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Convenient Location
  • Viewing Advised

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

This chain free property requires internal upgrading. It has generous room sizes throughout. and would make an ideal buy to let or first time buy. Viewing Advised.



This terraced home is located in Skelmersdale with close proximity to a range of amenities, schools, shopping facilities, food/drink establishments and more. The area also offers excellent road and transport links for travel both locally and further afield.

The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance way, a spacious living room, fitted kitchen/diner, W/C and a store cupboard.

To the first floor is an inviting landing area through to three well-proportioned bedrooms, a further room great for storage or an office and a three-piece bathroom with a tub-shower combination, a hand wash basin and a WC.

Externally, the property benefits from a rear yard, and a paved front garden

This home is an excellent find. We anticipate a high amount of interest and as such we would recommend that any interested buyers inquire to arrange a viewing at the earliest convenience to ensure the opportunity is not missed.

Premium Fast Sale

The innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus method from Springbok Properties is a secure and straightforward way to buy property. It works like a typical sale, with a number of added benefits to the buyer.

Benefits

o Carefully implemented security measures
o A speedy process
o Realistically priced properties
o A Buy it Now option (ask for further information on this feature from our advisors)
o A significantly reduced chance of fall-throughs
o No risk of being "gazumped"
o The full focus of our highly motivated team

Springbok Properties' Premium Fast Sale Plus puts you in the driving seat thanks to our fast and secure methods.

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Deposit

Sales can be secured with a reservation deposit of £2,500. This forms part of the final purchase price and is NOT an extra cost.

This deposit ensures that the property is taken off the market as soon as a sale is agreed. It is then exclusively reserved for you, eliminating gazumping, time wasting and financial loss.

An administration fee of £396 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller. This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.

Exclusivity

Following the payment of the above amount, Springbok Properties will facilitate a fixed exclusivity period (approximately 12 weeks). During this time, surveys should be arranged and preparations made for the exchange of contracts. The property will be reserved, so there will be no risk of gazumping.

Process

Our Premium Fast Sale Plus follows the below process:

STEP 1 - Register your interest
STEP 2 - Prepare your finances for the purchase
STEP 3 - Arrange a viewing
STEP 4 - Make an offer
STEP 5 - Secure your sale using our secure system
STEP 6 - Exchange and complete

Don't miss out on the chance to purchase this property. Call us today for further information and to arrange a viewing.

If you're interested in this property, we urge you to contact us immediately to arrange an early viewing and get the process started. This will help you to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Springbok Properties' innovative Premium Fast Sale Plus is a secure and straightforward way to buy property.

Please note: to ensure the highest level of customer service, all calls may be recorded and monitored for training and quality purposes.

Please call us now to book an appointment.


We highly recommend early viewing as this property is priced relatively low and is likely to generate quite an interest.
Please call us now to book an appointment.
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Disclaimer
Springbok Properties for itself and the Vendors or lessors of properties for whom they act give notice that:
The details shown on this website are a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract or sales particulars. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, survey, enquiries or otherwise as to their correctness. We have not been able to test any of the building service installations and recommend that prospective purchasers arrange for a qualified person to check them before entering into any commitment. Further, any reference to, or use of any part of the properties is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. All photographs shown are indicative and cannot be guaranteed to represent the complete interior scheme or items included in the sale. No person in our employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
TENURE
To be confirmed by the Vendor's Solicitors
Note
The price given is a marketing price and not an indication of the property's market value. The vendor like any seller is looking to achieve the maximum price possible. Hence, by making an enquiry on this property, you recognise and understand that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided.
How to View this Property
Viewing is strictly by appointment please call us now for bookings.
AML REGULATIONS & PROOF OF FUNDING: Any proposed purchasers will be asked to provide identification and proof of funding before any offer is accepted. We would appreciate your co-operation with this to ensure there are no delays in agreeing the sale.

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Springbok Properties Ltd

Reference: 160037057

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/09/2018

Expiry date: 09/09/2028

Current heating cost: £632/year

Potential heating cost: £563/year

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/09/2001 (24 years ago) £23,500

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
10 DANIELS LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9NH £122,000 16/01/2026 Terraced
239 BEECHTREES, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9EZ £57,000 26/08/2025 Terraced
129 ESKBANK, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6EG £175,000 28/05/2025 Terraced
32 BEECHTREES, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HB £58,600 01/04/2025 Terraced
Same street 62 BANKFIELD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9EW £64,000 19/12/2023 Terraced
26 TAWD ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6BP £122,000 07/12/2023 Terraced
163 BANKSBARN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9ER £56,000 01/12/2023 Terraced
21 TAWD ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6BS £95,000 30/11/2023 Terraced
75 DANIELS LANE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9NH £136,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
152 BANKSBARN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9ES £69,000 17/08/2023 Terraced
64 TAWD ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6BP £150,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
172 BANKSBARN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9ES £70,000 11/04/2023 Terraced
139 ESKBANK, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6EG £62,000 24/02/2023 Terraced
70 BEECHTREES, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9HB £75,000 13/12/2022 Terraced
7 BANKSBARN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9EP £68,500 15/11/2022 Terraced
50 BLAKEHALL, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9AZ £105,050 14/10/2022 Terraced
70 BANKSBARN, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9EX £50,000 23/09/2022 Terraced
50 BLAKEHALL, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9AZ £50,000 22/07/2022 Terraced
95 ESKBANK, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6EG £117,000 22/07/2022 Terraced
33 TAWD ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6BS £105,000 27/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 86 BANKFIELD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9EW £2,560,699 11/04/2022 Other
64 TAWD ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 6BP £113,000 29/03/2022 Terraced

Street average: £1,312,350 (2 sales)

Area average: £92,808 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -5.8%
10y growth 39%

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

1y (index) 7.1%
5y (index) 30.9%
10y (index) 53.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £722/mo
Realistic £802/mo
Optimistic £882/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Digmoor opp Bankfield 0.0 miles
Bus stop Digmoor by Ormskirk Road 0.1 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.4 miles
Shop Numark Pharmacy 0.5 miles
Train station Upholland 1.4 miles
Train station Rainford 2.0 miles
University Edge Hill University 4.4 miles
Hospital Children's Outpatients Department 4.6 miles
Hospital Children's A&E 4.6 miles
University Milton House 4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 80
Anti-social behaviour 25
Criminal damage and arson 17
Other theft 14
Drugs 13
Public order 7
Shoplifting 7
Other crime 5
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 4
Robbery 3
Vehicle crime 3
Total incidents 182

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
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Delph Side Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Hillside Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 23 Sep 2024
Little Digmoor Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 14 Dec 2012

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 Terraced House, Alderley, WN8 £850/mo 3 0.4 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.29%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250
Target investor price (1%) £85,000
Gross yield 15.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 6.5×
Monthly cashflow £480/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 30.1%
  • 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).