# 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)