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APARTMENT 185

88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AS

1 beds 1 baths 32 m² Listed 3 Sep 2025 (-283d)

£175,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 185, 88 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE L6 1AS |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £109,000 Oct 2023 |

## Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

INVESTMENT OVERVIEW

Liverpool City Centre, Knowledge Quarter

Completed & Tenanted Property

Up to 8% Rental Returns

Award-Winning Eco Development

28.8% Projected Price Growth by 2028

Enquire Today for Floor Plans & Info Pack

KEY FEATURES

Premium Spec Apartment

Excellent Onsite Amenities

Gym, Games Room & Remote Workspaces

Modern Eco Technologies

Low Service Charge & Reduced Carbon Footprint

Recently Named Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK

DESCRIPTION

Part of a completed and tenanted eco-development within the £2bn Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, this ultra-modern apartment presents a strong investment opportunity in a prime location.

Element - The Quarter is a recently completed development that showcases the very best of contemporary urban living. Powered by a network of energy-saving technologies, each apartment has a low service charge and an excellent EPC rating.

Bringing premium residential units to a major investment zone, Element - The Quarter has attracted huge demand from working professionals in Liverpool.

The city's main university campuses and Liverpool Royal Hospital which employs 12,000 people are a short walk from the development giving residents access to fantastic opportunities in employment and education.

Element - The Quarter is the work of an award-winning developer and the high-quality finish and eco-friendly features that make it stand out were recognised last year when it was named Best Sustainable Residential Development at the UK Property Awards.

Learn More About this Outstanding Investment Property by Contacting Us Today!"

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166539650/202019) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 88 APARTMENT 185 LOW HILL, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 1AS | £109,000 | 11/10/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 - 54B APARTMENT 12 BERWICK STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 9DZ | £75,000 | 04/10/2023 | Flat |
| 75 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP | £35,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat |
| 18 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP | £59,000 | 29/09/2022 | Flat |
| 4 MAYFAIR CLOSE, ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JS | £21,500 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £47,625 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £181,986 (7 Flat, L6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -3.8%

## 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 Greater Liverpool (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £499/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6 | £825/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6 | £700/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Gilmartin Grove, L6 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Hall Lane, L7 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Liffey Court, L3 | £675/mo | 1 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £793/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £99,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £79,800

*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 £798/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £4/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1%

*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:** 343.8%
- **10y growth:** 137.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.6%

## 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

Floor area

32 m²

Last sold

£109,000 Oct 2023

Local average

£181,986 (-3.8%)

Street crime

680 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Eco-Development in Key Liverpool Regeneration Zone
Earn NET Rental Returns Up to 8%
Luxury Interior Finish
Energy Efficient Technology
28.8% Projected Price Growth by 2028
High-Demand Rental Market
Part of £1 Billion Paddington Village Scheme
Largest Developer in North West
Onsite Rental Company
Enquire Now to Receive Info Pack and Financial Breakdown

Description

"This Property is Suitable for Buy-to-Let Investments & Owner-Occupiers

Completed - Earn Rental Income from Day 1!

INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
Liverpool City Centre, Knowledge Quarter
Completed & Tenanted Property
Up to 8% Rental Returns
Award-Winning Eco Development
28.8% Projected Price Growth by 2028

Enquire Today for Floor Plans & Info Pack

KEY FEATURES
Premium Spec Apartment
Excellent Onsite Amenities
Gym, Games Room & Remote Workspaces
Modern Eco Technologies
Low Service Charge & Reduced Carbon Footprint

Recently Named Best Sustainable Residential Development in the UK

DESCRIPTION
Part of a completed and tenanted eco-development within the £2bn Liverpool Knowledge Quarter, this ultra-modern apartment presents a strong investment opportunity in a prime location.

Element - The Quarter is a recently completed development that showcases the very best of contemporary urban living. Powered by a network of energy-saving technologies, each apartment has a low service charge and an excellent EPC rating.

Bringing premium residential units to a major investment zone, Element - The Quarter has attracted huge demand from working professionals in Liverpool.
The city's main university campuses and Liverpool Royal Hospital which employs 12,000 people are a short walk from the development giving residents access to fantastic opportunities in employment and education.

Element - The Quarter is the work of an award-winning developer and the high-quality finish and eco-friendly features that make it stand out were recognised last year when it was named Best Sustainable Residential Development at the UK Property Awards.

Learn More About this Outstanding Investment Property by Contacting Us Today!"

Listed by

Liverpool

RW Invest North Ltd

Reference: 166539650

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£109,000	—

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
40 - 54B APARTMENT 12 BERWICK STREET, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 9DZ	£75,000	04/10/2023	Flat
75 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP	£35,000	25/08/2023	Flat
18 CONWY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JP	£59,000	29/09/2022	Flat
4 MAYFAIR CLOSE, ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L6 5JS	£21,500	17/12/2021	Flat

Area average: £47,625 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 343.8%

10y growth 137.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -7.4%

5y (index) 6.8%

10y (index) 45.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo

Realistic £951/mo

Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Postcode area L → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Greater Liverpool: £499/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	WEST DERBY ROAD/BOUNDARY LANE	0.0 miles
Bus stop	WEST DERBY ROAD/ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL	0.1 miles
Shop	The Bathroom Studio	0.2 miles
Shop	Old Swan Tile Warehouse	0.2 miles
Hospital	Breckfield and North Everton	0.8 miles
Hospital	Royal Liverpool University Hospital	0.8 miles
University	Liverpool Hope University	0.8 miles
University	University of Liverpool	1.0 miles
Train station	Edge Hill	1.2 miles
Train station	Liverpool Lime Street	1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	317
Public order	72
Drugs	68
Criminal damage and arson	51
Other theft	37
Anti-social behaviour	28
Vehicle crime	22
Burglary	19
Other crime	17
Shoplifting	17
Possession of weapons	15
Robbery	10
Bicycle theft	5
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	680

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 24 Mar 2024
New Park Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 27 Jan 2015
Whitefield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 29 Dec 2017
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 23 Jun 2024
Harmonize Academy AP Free School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 27 Apr 2015

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
1 Bed Terraced House, Fishguard Close, L6	£825/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Liverpool, L6	£700/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Low Hill, L6	£650/mo	1	0.57 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Gilmartin Grove, L6	£800/mo	1	0.63 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Hall Lane, L7	£795/mo	1	0.73 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£950/mo	1	0.87 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Prescot St, L7	£950/mo	1	0.87 miles	OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Liffey Court, L3	£675/mo	1	0.98 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £793/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £99,750

Target investor price (1%) £79,800

Gross yield 5.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.3×

Monthly cashflow £4/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.1%

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).