Sold STC Terraced

30 HIGH STREET

SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE WN8 8AP

2 beds 1 baths 60 m² Listed 19 Sep 2014 (-4287d)

£70,000

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Reduced on 6 Jan 2015

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Property details

Floor area

60 m²

Last sold

£65,000 Mar 2015

Local average

£123,454 (-43.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,544 of 33,755)

Street crime

61 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • EPC Rating Is Grade D
  • Terrace House
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Offered With No Chain
  • Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom W/C
  • Old Town Location
  • Lounge

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Your Move are delighted to offer this terrace house in the Old Town area of Skelmersdale. Being offered for sale with no upward chain and benefits from electric heating and a gas fire in the lounge. Comprising of an entrance hall, lounge and dining kitchen to the ground floor. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom to the first floor. Outside there are front and rear gardens. A copy of the EPC will be available on request. A copy of the EPC will be available on request. EPC Rating is grade D
LocationHigh Street has access to local amenities and a bus route available from Wigan through to Ormskirk. The M6 and M58 motorways are nearby as well as Sandy Lane Shopping Centre and the West Lancashire College. Further access is available to Ashurst Beacon Country Park and Golf Club.
Our ViewEarly inspection is essential to appreciate this delightful accommodation on offer that would appeal to a range of buyers. The property briefly comprises door to entrance hall, lounge with double glazed window and a gas fire in a decorative surround and a dining kitchen with a range of wall and base units, work tops, partial tiling, inset sink unit, built in larder cupboard, double glazed window, door to rear garden, electric slot in cooker and plumbing for a washing machine. To the first floor, the landing provides access two bedrooms both having electric storage heaters and double glazed windows. There is also a shower room with shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled walls, heated towel rail and a double glazed window. Outside to the rear there is a garden which is enclosed with lawn, patio, flower borders, greenhouse and a brick built store. To the front there is a small enclosed garden.
Entrance HallLounge 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m )
Kitchen 14' 7" x 9' 11" (4.44m x 3.02m )
Bathroom / WCBedroom 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m )
Bedroom 9' 11" x 8' 6" (3.02m x 2.59m )
Outside

DirectionsFrom the Concourse town centre, keep straight onto Southway and turn right onto Grimshaw Road. At the roundabout take the second exit and at the next roundabout take the second exit again onto Railway Road. At the next roundabout, take the third exit and turn left onto High Street where the property can be found on the left hand side.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales 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. Any 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 measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
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Skelmersdale

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 48260720

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/03/2015 (11 years ago) £65,000

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
12 ASHWALL STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AN £135,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
70 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT £160,000 02/12/2025 Terraced
40 WHEATACRE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AJ £150,000 21/11/2025 Terraced
86 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT £112,000 06/10/2025 Terraced
84 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT £138,500 09/07/2025 Terraced
8 WHITESTOCKS, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AG £85,000 11/02/2025 Terraced
28 WEST PARK CLOSE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AY £110,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
WHITBURN 28C BARNES ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8HN £59,000 25/09/2023 Terraced
1 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU £117,500 25/08/2023 Terraced
18 BARNES ROAD, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8HN £87,500 16/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 26 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AP £90,000 14/06/2023 Terraced
6 ASHWALL STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AN £108,000 02/06/2023 Terraced
17 WEST PARK CLOSE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AY £130,000 23/05/2023 Terraced
21 WOODROW, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AH £95,000 05/05/2023 Terraced
2 OAK CRESCENT, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8EU £131,000 08/12/2022 Terraced
70 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AT £79,000 01/12/2022 Terraced
8 WOODROW, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AH £85,000 25/11/2022 Terraced
24 WHEATACRE, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AJ £80,000 16/11/2022 Terraced
6 ANN STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8DG £108,000 14/11/2022 Terraced
6 WHITEHEY, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AQ £124,000 01/11/2022 Terraced
25 WHITESTOCKS, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AG £95,000 26/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 2 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AP £95,000 12/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 48 HIGH STREET, SKELMERSDALE, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 8AP £112,500 18/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £99,167 (3 sales)

Area average: £109,475 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.3%
10y growth 37.6%

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

1y (index) 5.1%
5y (index) 26.6%
10y (index) 50.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £717/mo
Realistic £797/mo
Optimistic £877/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Pennylands opp Wheatacre 0.1 miles
Bus stop Pennylands by Waverley 0.1 miles
Shop Matrix Nutrition 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.2 miles
Train station Rainford 2.1 miles
Train station Upholland 2.8 miles
University Edge Hill University 3.0 miles
Hospital Children's Outpatients Department 3.1 miles
Hospital Children's A&E 3.1 miles
University Milton House 3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Anti-social behaviour 10
Other theft 8
Criminal damage and arson 5
Public order 5
Possession of weapons 3
Other crime 2
Vehicle crime 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 61

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
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Kingsbury Primary Special School Other 0.4 miles Outstanding — 11 Nov 2013
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 4 Dec 2015
Brookfield Park Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 26 Nov 2023
West Lancashire Community High School Other 0.5 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Birch Street, WN8 £700/mo 2 0.07 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Detached House, Spencer's Lane, WN8 £950/mo 2 1.12 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Irwell, WN8 £760/mo 2 1.14 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £803/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.09%
Max investor price (0.8%) £95,000
Target investor price (1%) £76,000
Gross yield 13%
Cost-to-rent ratio 7.7×
Monthly cashflow £383/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 22.7%
  • 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).