# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PR6 7NR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 79 SWANSEY LANE, CHORLEY, WHITTLE LE WOODS, LANCASHIRE PR6 7NR | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 91 m² | | Last sold | £184,000 Jun 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/12/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £580/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,100 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9608-6981-7262-6181-2900) ## Description ** A CHARMING FOUR-BEDROOM SPACIOUS FREEHOLD FAMILY HOME ** Conveniently situated in the heart of a popular and family friendly area of Whittle-le-Woods, this deceptively spacious four-bedroom semi-detached family home flows internally with an abundance of natural light finished with contemporary decor and neutral tones. Well located for accessing the neighbouring Chorley, Preston and Blackburn, the property offers handy access to major commuter routes along the A6, M61 and M6. The property comprises briefly, to the ground floor; entrance to the hallway with stairs leading to the first floor and door leading to a deceptively spacious reception room with doors leading to under stairs storage and a fitted dining/kitchen. To the first floor is a landing with stairs leading to the second floor and doors providing access to three bedrooms and a three-piece shower room. To the second floor is the master bedroom with a three piece en suite bathroom. Externally the property boasts an enclosed rear laid to lawn garden with bedding areas and enclosing hedges and fences. To the front of the property is a paved driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please contact our Chorley team at your earliest convenience. **Ground Floor** - **Entrance Hallway** - UPVC double glazed front entrance door, central heating radiator, coving, wood effect flooring, stairs to the first floor and door to reception room on. **Reception Room** - 16'3 x 11'10 (4.95m x 3.61m) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving, gas flame fire with marble surround and decorative mantel, television point, wood effect flooring, understairs storage and door to the kitchen. **Kitchen** - 15'3 x 9'3 (4.65m x 2.82m) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, range of wall and base units with wood effect surfaces and tiled splashbacks, oven with four ring gas hob, extractor hood, stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, enclosed Baxi combination boiler, coving, tiled flooring and UPVC double glazed French doors to the rear. **First Floor** - **Landing** - UPVC double glazed window, stairs to the second floor and doors to three bedrooms and shower room. **Bedroom Two** - 13'3 x 8'6 (4.04m x 2.59m) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving and wood effect flooring. **Bedroom Three** - 12'5 x 8'6 (3.78m x 2.59m) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving and wood effect flooring. **Bedroom Four** - 9'4 x 6'3 (2.84m x 1.91m) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, wood effect flooring and coving. **Shower Room** - 6'11 x 6'1 (2.11m x 1.85m) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating towel rail , three piece suite comprising: dual flush WC, vanity top wash basin, corner direct feed shower unit, extractor fan, full tiled elevations and tiled flooring. **Second Floor** - Velux window and door to bedroom one. **Bedroom One** - 17' x 9'3 (5.18m x 2.82m) - UPVC double glazed window, Velux window, central heating radiator, spotlights and door to en suite. **En Suite** - 5'9 x 5'6 (1.75m x 1.68m) - Velux window, central heating radiator, three piece suite comprising: dual flush WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath and spotlights. **External** - **Front** - Paved off road parking for numerous vehicles. **Rear** - Laid to lawn garden with paving, mature trees and bedding areas. **Agents Notes** - Council Tax Band C. Disclaimer All descriptions advertised digitally or printed in regards to this property are the opinions of Keenans Estate Agents and their employees with any additional information advised by the seller. Properties must be viewed in order to come to your own conclusions and decisions. Although every effort is made to ensure measurements are correct, please check all dimensions and shapes before making any purchases or decisions reliant upon them. Please note that any services, appliances or heating systems have not been tested by Keenans Estate Agents and no warranty can be given or implied as to their working order. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513138) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513139) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513141) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513145) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513147) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513150) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513155) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513161) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513164) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513173) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513185) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/75634195/513194) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/75634195/513196) - EPC 1 - ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/75634195/513197) - EPC 2 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 79 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £184,000 | 19/06/2020 | Terraced | | 79 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £169,960 | 09/03/2007 | Terraced | | 79 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £59,000 | 19/10/2001 | Terraced | | 79 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £58,500 | 23/06/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 196 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NA | £399,995 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 38 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RR | £150,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 54 THE ELMS, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TX | £235,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 47 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £172,500 | 10/09/2024 | Terraced | | 1 WOODSIDE AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QF | £248,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 CLOVER FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7RP | £178,500 | 31/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 CARLTON AVENUE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QG | £210,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 ST HELENS ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NQ | £191,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 60 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ | £225,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 43 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £170,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 4 COPPERFIELD VALE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7AP | £232,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 346 PRESTON ROAD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7HZ | £230,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 HUNTS FIELD, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7TT | £305,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £180,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 19 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £178,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced | | 145 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB | £200,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 173 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NB | £207,500 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 58 BACK LANE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7QE | £246,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £201,000 | 31/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £176,000 | 17/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 31 DEREK ROAD, WHITTLE-LE-WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7LY | £176,000 | 17/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 BIRCHIN LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NG | £113,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 BANKSIDE, CLAYTON LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7PZ | £168,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 29 SWANSEY LANE, WHITTLE LE WOODS, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR6 7NR | £149,995 | 06/10/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £167,624 (4 sales) **Area average:** £213,625 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £223,968 (24 Semi-detached, PR6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -17.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Chorley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £701/mo - **Realistic:** £779/mo - **Optimistic:** £857/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed End Terrace, Grenadier Walk, PR7 | £1,495/mo | 4 | 1.25 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,495/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.81% (okay) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £186,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £149,500 *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 £1,495/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £592/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.2% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,033/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.4% - **10y growth:** 34.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Chorley; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.8% - **5y growth (index):** 26.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.2% ## 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)