Sold STC Semi-detached

38 DEAN MEADOW

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, MERSEYSIDE WA12 9PX

3 beds 1 baths 63 m² Listed 9 Dec 2025 (-191d)

£235,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA12 9PX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, MERSEYSIDE WA12 9PX |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £125,000 Mar 2011 |

## Description

On the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms with good natural light, along with a newly fitted, contemporary bathroom. The property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a straightforward purchase. With an EPC rating of D and positioned in Council Tax Band B, it represents an efficient and affordable option for a wide range of buyers.

Externally, the front garden provides a neat and welcoming approach, with a driveway offering convenient off-road parking. The rear garden benefits from a good level of sunlight and provides space suitable for a variety of uses, with potential for further personalisation. The cul-de-sac setting ensures minimal passing traffic, contributing to a quiet and family-friendly environment. This property offers comfortable, modern living in a desirable and peaceful location.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170150489/263228) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/170150489/263233) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2664504
- **Address:** 38 Dean Meadow, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, WA12 9PX
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/05/2005
- **Work Completed:** 07/04/2005
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £125,000 | 01/03/2011 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 41 WHIMBREL AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XG | £170,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 91 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UG | £230,000 | 01/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 SANDPIPER CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9TR | £239,950 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 TURNSTONE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9SD | £169,500 | 06/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £186,500 | 11/07/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £127,000 | 28/03/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] 43 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £100,000 | 26/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 20 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £180,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 GREENFIELD CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9JE | £185,000 | 31/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 LINNET CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XJ | £165,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 HARRISON WAY, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9JQ | £199,500 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 LAPWING CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9RP | £280,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 89 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UG | £260,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WHINCHAT AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XF | £144,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 218 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UA | £170,000 | 02/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 WHINCHAT AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XF | £165,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 WHIMBREL AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XG | £230,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 QUEENS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0EA | £245,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 SANDPIPER CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9TR | £250,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 CAIRN BRAE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9FW | £271,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 COLE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0EF | £206,050 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 PLEASANCE WAY, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UQ | £230,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 TURNSTONE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9SD | £215,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 ST AELREDS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9GP | £230,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £99,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £120,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 24 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX | £144,000 | 25/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £136,643 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £212,750 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £195,222 (30 Semi-detached, WA12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £704/mo
- **Realistic:** £782/mo
- **Optimistic:** £860/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Oak Avenue, WA12 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Rydal Street, WA12 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,025/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £102,500

*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 £1,025/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-28/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.5%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.7%
- **10y growth:** 41.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for St Helens; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 80.1%

## 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

63 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£125,000 Mar 2011

Local average

£195,222 (+20.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,774 of 33,755)

Street crime

172 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bed Semi Detached
Living Room & Dining Room
Newly Fitted Kitchen
Newly Fitted Bathroom
Cul De Sac Position
Front & Rear Gardens
Driveway & No Chain
EPC - D & Council Tax Band - B

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Welcome to this well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached property, located in a quiet cul-de-sac that offers both privacy and a strong sense of community. The ground floor features a bright living room suitable for everyday use, a separate dining room, and a newly fitted kitchen with modern units and ample worktop space.

On the first floor, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms with good natural light, along with a newly fitted, contemporary bathroom. The property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a straightforward purchase. With an EPC rating of D and positioned in Council Tax Band B, it represents an efficient and affordable option for a wide range of buyers.

Externally, the front garden provides a neat and welcoming approach, with a driveway offering convenient off-road parking. The rear garden benefits from a good level of sunlight and provides space suitable for a variety of uses, with potential for further personalisation. The cul-de-sac setting ensures minimal passing traffic, contributing to a quiet and family-friendly environment. This property offers comfortable, modern living in a desirable and peaceful location.
EPC Rating: D

Listed by

Newton-le-Willows

Ashtons Estate Agency

Reference: 170150489

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2664504

Property Details

Street: 38 Dean Meadow

Town: NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS

Postcode: WA12 9PX

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 02/05/2005

Work Completed: 07/04/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/03/2011 (15 years ago)	£125,000	—

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
41 WHIMBREL AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XG	£170,000	27/08/2025	Semi-detached
91 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UG	£230,000	01/08/2025	Semi-detached
10 SANDPIPER CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9TR	£239,950	18/07/2025	Semi-detached
11 TURNSTONE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9SD	£169,500	06/02/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 16 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£186,500	11/07/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 5 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£127,000	28/03/2024	Flat
Same street 43 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£100,000	26/10/2023	Flat
Same street 20 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£180,000	26/07/2023	Semi-detached
2 GREENFIELD CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9JE	£185,000	31/05/2023	Semi-detached
33 LINNET CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XJ	£165,000	21/04/2023	Semi-detached
47 HARRISON WAY, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9JQ	£199,500	14/12/2022	Semi-detached
9 LAPWING CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9RP	£280,000	14/12/2022	Semi-detached
89 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UG	£260,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
26 WHINCHAT AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XF	£144,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
218 CROW LANE EAST, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UA	£170,000	02/11/2022	Semi-detached
17 WHINCHAT AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XF	£165,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
25 WHIMBREL AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9XG	£230,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
25 QUEENS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0EA	£245,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
2 SANDPIPER CLOSE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9TR	£250,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
15 CAIRN BRAE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9FW	£271,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
54 COLE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 0EF	£206,050	01/07/2022	Semi-detached
12 PLEASANCE WAY, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9UQ	£230,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
2 TURNSTONE AVENUE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9SD	£215,000	21/06/2022	Semi-detached
25 ST AELREDS DRIVE, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9GP	£230,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 33 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£99,000	28/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 27 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£120,000	24/09/2021	Flat
Same street 24 DEAN MEADOW, NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA12 9PX	£144,000	25/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £136,643 (7 sales)

Area average: £212,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.7%

10y growth 41.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): St Helens. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 4.5%

5y (index) 32.4%

10y (index) 80.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £704/mo

Realistic £782/mo

Optimistic £860/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → St. Helens.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA12 9PX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Queens Drive	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Pleasance Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Mike's Rift Valley Cichlids	0.2 miles
Shop	Crow Lane Mini Market	0.3 miles
Train station	Earlestown	0.5 miles
Train station	Newton-le-Willows	0.6 miles
Hospital	Newton Community Hospital	0.8 miles
Hospital	Hollins Park	2.1 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	4.3 miles
University	University of Bolton	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	71
Shoplifting	23
Public order	16
Anti-social behaviour	15
Criminal damage and arson	11
Vehicle crime	9
Drugs	7
Other theft	7
Other crime	6
Burglary	4
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	172

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
Newton-le-Willows Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2016
St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 21 Sep 2022
St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jan 2023
St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 29 Jan 2014
Hope Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 Semi-Detached House, Oak Avenue, WA12	£950/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Rydal Street, WA12	£1,100/mo	3	0.38 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,025/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £128,125

Target investor price (1%) £102,500

Gross yield 5.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.1×

Monthly cashflow £-28/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.5%

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).