# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (PR5 6HX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 MONARCH AVENUE, PRESTON, BAMBER BRIDGE, LANCASHIRE PR5 6HX | | Price | £175,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £178,000 Dec 2025 | ## Description Presented to the market in immaculate condition, this exceptional three-bedroom terraced house offers an outstanding opportunity for families or professionals seeking an attractive, modern home in a highly sought-after location. The property combines stylish contemporary living with convenience, boasting excellent access to public transport links, local amenities, and nearby parks. Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious reception room—a perfect space for relaxation and entertaining guests. The open-plan kitchen is beautifully illuminated by abundant natural light, providing an airy and inviting atmosphere for culinary pursuits and casual dining. All three bedrooms are generously proportioned, providing comfortable accommodation for family members or versatile spaces for home office use. The home also benefits from a well-appointed bathroom designed to a high standard. Additional benefits include an electric vehicle (EV) charging point and a dedicated BBQ area, ideal for summer gatherings and entertaining outdoors. Combining practicality, design, and superb location, this immaculate house represents an unmissable opportunity to acquire your next family home. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and features on offer. EPC Rating - B/ Council Tax Band - B/ Freehold **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our 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. The 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 photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. BBR250237/2 ## Property Photos - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165087605/687154) - Rear Garden - ![External](/listings/photos/165087605/687155) - External - ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/165087605/687164) - Kitchen Area - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165087605/687166) - Lounge - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165087605/687168) - Rear Garden - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165087605/687171) - Bedroom One - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/165087605/687173) - Family Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/165087605/687174) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/165087605/687177) - Bedroom Three - ![Wc](/listings/photos/165087605/687179) - Wc - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165087605/687182) - Bedroom One - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165087605/687184) - Rear Garden - ![Breakfast Area](/listings/photos/165087605/687200) - Breakfast Area - ![Kitchen/Breakfast Rm](/listings/photos/165087605/687202) - Kitchen/Breakfast Rm - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165087605/687205) - Lounge - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165087605/687207) - Bedroom One - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/165087605/687214) - Entrance Hall - ![Second Floor Landing](/listings/photos/165087605/687219) - Second Floor Landing - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165087605/687220) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/165087605/687221) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/165087605/687222) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 MONARCH AVENUE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HX | £178,000 | 04/12/2025 | 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] 14 MONARCH AVENUE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HX | £185,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced | | 50 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced | | 52 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced | | 54 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced | | 56 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced | | 46 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £66,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 48 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £67,200 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 40 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £67,200 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 42 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £66,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 44 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £66,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced | | 36 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 38 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 32 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 34 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced | | 26 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 28 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £76,800 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 30 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 24 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £78,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced | | 16 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £126,750 | 29/03/2022 | Terraced | | 18 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £124,800 | 29/03/2022 | Terraced | | 20 ANCONA DRIVE, BAMBER BRIDGE, PRESTON, SOUTH RIBBLE, LANCASHIRE, PR5 6HL | £124,800 | 29/03/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £185,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £81,878 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £155,373 (51 Terraced, PR5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £856/mo - **Realistic:** £951/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lancaster (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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, White Admiral Place, PR5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Ringlet Street, PR5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Stockdale Crescent, PR5 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, St. Marys Road, PR5 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,100/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.65% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £142,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £113,800 *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 £1,138/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £310/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.3% *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:** 12.9% - **10y growth:** 33.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 24.4% - **10y growth (index):** 69.9% ## 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)