# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA5 2BJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 56 ST STEPHEN ROAD, WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 2BJ | | Price | £279,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 83 m² | | Last sold | £170,000 Dec 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 08/02/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £770/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1736-1922-7500-0041-8202) ## Description **Modern Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home | Quiet Cul-de-Sac | Great Sankey****A beautifully presented and significantly improved three-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally positioned within a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after area of Great Sankey.** Offering well-proportioned accommodation alongside a host of recent improvements, this attractive property is ready for its new owners to move straight in. The property has benefited from a number of **important upgrades in recent years**, including a **new boiler installed in 2022, which has been serviced**, a **new bathroom in 2023**, and **rewiring and new windows completed in 2024**. These improvements provide valuable peace of mind while complementing the home's comfortable and contemporary living spaces. Stepping inside, the welcoming entrance hallway provides access to the principal rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. To the rear of the property, the comfortable lounge provides a lovely place to relax, complete with a **log burner creating a warm and inviting focal point**. To the front, the fitted kitchen offers a practical and well-appointed space, with access through to the separate dining room. Perfect for family meals and entertaining, the dining room benefits from a **conservatory extension overlooking the rear garden**, creating a bright and versatile additional living space. Upstairs, the property offers **three good-sized bedrooms**, providing plenty of flexibility for family living, guests or a home office. The landing benefits from loft access, while the **modern bathroom, replaced in 2023**, is finished with contemporary fixtures and fittings. Externally, the property boasts a **block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for up to three vehicles**, with gated side access leading through to the rear garden. The **fully enclosed rear garden** has been thoughtfully arranged to provide a great balance of entertaining and lawned space. Featuring an imprinted concrete area, lawn and a **decked seating area**, it is perfectly suited to outdoor dining, entertaining friends and family, or simply relaxing during the warmer months. Located within a popular residential area, the property is well placed for local amenities, schools and transport links, making it an ideal choice for families and first-time buyers alike. **With its generous accommodation, excellent outdoor space and extensive programme of recent improvements, this is a home that deserves to be viewed. Early viewing is highly recommended.** EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605093) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605094) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605095) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605096) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605097) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605109) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605111) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605112) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605115) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/94075140/2605116) ## Floorplans - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/94075140/2605117) - Site Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/94075140/2666446) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15832879 - **Address:** 56 St. Stephen Road, Great Sankey, WA5 2BJ - **Certificate Issued:** 02/07/2023 - **Work Completed:** 29/06/2023 - **Items:** 7 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 56 ST STEPHEN ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2BJ | £170,000 | 16/12/2019 | Semi-detached | | 56 ST STEPHEN ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2BJ | £124,950 | 28/09/2012 | Semi-detached | | 56 ST STEPHEN ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2BJ | £144,000 | 14/12/2007 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 CAMPBELL CRESCENT, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3DA | £298,000 | 22/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 47 ST STEPHEN ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2BJ | £195,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 33 STATION ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1RH | £175,000 | 31/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 26 WALSINGHAM ROAD, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AQ | £163,000 | 12/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 6 CUNNINGHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2DX | £268,000 | 28/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 28 FRIARS AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AS | £150,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 LARCH AVENUE, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AZ | £240,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 HOLLY ROAD, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AG | £215,000 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 NORFOLK DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3ER | £245,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 116 MEETING LANE, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2BE | £234,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 27 THETFORD ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3EQ | £255,000 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | 30 WINDMILL LANE, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AT | £195,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 WALSINGHAM ROAD, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AF | £275,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 FRIARS AVENUE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AP | £327,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 WALSINGHAM ROAD, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AE | £250,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 YARMOUTH ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3EJ | £193,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 388 LIVERPOOL ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 1RG | £300,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 WALSINGHAM ROAD, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2AQ | £197,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 YARMOUTH ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3EJ | £260,000 | 21/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 WEDNESBURY DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3EW | £170,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £230,250 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,247 (101 Semi-detached, WA5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +15.6% ## 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):** £693/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,300 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,373/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.2% - **10y growth:** 51.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 27% - **10y growth (index):** 59.1% ## 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)