For sale Terraced

29

PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON WA4 4FZ

2 beds 1 baths 732 sq ft Listed 29 Jan 2026 (-279d)

£264,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (WA4 4FZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29, PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON WA4 4FZ |
| Price | £264,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Floor area | 68 m² |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 02/03/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £204/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/0778-6070-7337-6270-0294)

## Description

**INTERIOR: **

A charming two bedroom home that’s perfectly suited to first time buyers. You enter into a warm, inviting lounge that’s ideal for unwinding after a long day, offering plenty of space for cosy evenings or casual entertaining. From there, move through to the bright kitchen diner, a practical and social hub with room for cooking, dining and everyday living.

Upstairs, two well proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable retreats, complemented by a modern bathroom. The layout feels balanced and efficient, making great use of every inch. With its welcoming atmosphere and smart design, this home offers an appealing first step onto the property ladder.

**GARDEN: **

The rear garden extends directly from the kitchen area, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. It is mainly laid to lawn, offering an open space that’s simple to maintain and ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The level layout provides plenty of room for seating or future landscaping ideas, while the open outlook gives the garden a bright, welcoming feel that suits a variety of lifestyles.

## Property Photos

- ![Exterior](/listings/photos/171579452/2577821) - Exterior
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/171579452/2577822) - Lounge
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/171579452/2577823) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/171579452/2577824) - Kitchen
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/171579452/2577825) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/171579452/2577826) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/171579452/2577827) - Kitchen
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/171579452/2577828) - Landing
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171579452/2577829) - Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/171579452/2577830) - Garden
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171579452/2577831) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171579452/2577832) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/171579452/2577833) - Bathroom
- ![AI Generated Garden](/listings/photos/171579452/2577834) - AI Generated Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/171579452/2577835) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![All](/listings/photos/171579452/2577836) - All

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4FZ | £52,784 | 06/01/2020 | 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] 17 PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4FZ | £140,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4FZ | £407,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 15 SPINNEY GARDENS, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4TJ | £315,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £273,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £315,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £238,130 (58 Terraced, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £813/mo
- **Realistic:** £903/mo
- **Optimistic:** £993/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Penthouse, Appleton, WA4 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-120/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9%

*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:** £3,882/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 34.6%
- **10y growth:** 35.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Terraced series; as of August 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 26.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 59%

## 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

68 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Price per m²

£3,882/m²

Local average

£238,130 (+10.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,708 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

Ideal Location
Two Bedrooms
First Time Buyers
Freehold
Driveway Parking
Great Schools Nearby
Neutral Throughout
Move In Ready
Modern Build
Great Motorway Links

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

INTERIOR:
A charming two bedroom home that’s perfectly suited to first time buyers. You enter into a warm, inviting lounge that’s ideal for unwinding after a long day, offering plenty of space for cosy evenings or casual entertaining. From there, move through to the bright kitchen diner, a practical and social hub with room for cooking, dining and everyday living.
Upstairs, two well proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable retreats, complemented by a modern bathroom. The layout feels balanced and efficient, making great use of every inch. With its welcoming atmosphere and smart design, this home offers an appealing first step onto the property ladder.
GARDEN:
The rear garden extends directly from the kitchen area, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living. It is mainly laid to lawn, offering an open space that’s simple to maintain and ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The level layout provides plenty of room for seating or future landscaping ideas, while the open outlook gives the garden a bright, welcoming feel that suits a variety of lifestyles.

Listed by

Warrington

JRT Properties (NW) Ltd

Reference: 171579452

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 03/03/2020

Expiry date: 02/03/2030

Current heating cost: £204/year

Potential heating cost: £204/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~177 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

All

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£264,000	+400.2%
Sold	06/01/2020 (6 years ago)	£52,784	—

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
Same street 17 PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4FZ	£140,000	29/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 10 PENNYPLECK DRIVE, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4FZ	£407,000	22/07/2022	Detached
15 SPINNEY GARDENS, APPLETON THORN, WARRINGTON, WA4 4TJ	£315,000	08/07/2022	Terraced

Street average: £273,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £315,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 34.6%

10y growth 35.3%

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

1y (index) 3.4%

5y (index) 26.8%

10y (index) 59%

Rental Range

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

Low £813/mo

Realistic £903/mo

Optimistic £993/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Warrington.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

29 Pennypleck Drive

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Appleton Village Hall	0.1 miles
Shop	Cheshire Cycles	0.3 miles
Shop	Aspect	1.2 miles
Train station	Warrington Bank Quay	3.6 miles
Train station	Warrington Central	3.6 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	4.6 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	8.3 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	7
Other theft	2
Public order	1
Total incidents	10

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Appleton Thorn Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 7 Dec 2010
Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jun 2015
Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Outstanding — 21 May 2015
Broomfields Junior School	Primary	1.4 miles	Good — 26 Jun 2024
Bridgewater High School	Secondary	1.6 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2022

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 Penthouse, Appleton, WA4	£1,050/mo	2	1.09 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,050/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250

Target investor price (1%) £105,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21×

Monthly cashflow £-120/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.9%

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).