Lytham Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8
By Reeds Rains
£ 170,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Reeds Rains says ..
This charming semi-detached property in central Widnes, featuring three bedrooms, a bright kitchen, two reception rooms, a single garage, and a generous garden, presents an excellent renovation opportunity for first-time buyers or investors, with its prime location near local amenities and schools.
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located on Lytham Road in Appleton, Widnes, presents a mixed bag for prospective buyers. The property’s key strengths lie in its location, which offers relatively easy access to schools and transportation. The property is located within a reasonable distance from Widnes train station and several schools such as Fairfield Primary School and St. John Fisher Catholic Primary School, both receiving good Ofsted ratings, making it an attractive option for families. The outdoor space is another plus point, with a garden containing artificial turf and paved areas offering an outdoor space. The presence of a garage is an added benefit. However, the property’s age is immediately apparent. The interiors feature dated décor, flooring, and fixtures. The kitchen and bathroom particularly show their age and would benefit from considerable updating. This would undoubtedly involve significant financial investment from the new owner. Overall, the property appears to be structurally sound, but requires comprehensive modernisation. Potential buyers should factor this renovation cost into their decision and should therefore carefully consider the required investment before making an offer. The price, considering the need for renovation, is within the realm of fair market value given the local property market, but prospective buyers will need to weigh the cost of refurbishment against its overall worth.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 790.07
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 375,667.00 £Decreased by 6.15 %
- Est sale value
- 295,486.18 £Increased by 15.08 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,270.00 £/moDecreased by 19.62 %
- Est letting value
- 790.07 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.06 %Decreased by 14.35 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.65 KM |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 1.09 KM |
| Warrington Road Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.11 KM | |
| Brookfields School | Academy Special Converter | 1.21 KM | |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.31 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incline Way | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Stanley Close | £ 150,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Brookwood Avenue | £ 308,125 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Aldershot Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Boxgrove Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | 2391 | WID | 1.44 KM |
| Runcorn | 2291 | RUN | 4.74 KM |
| Lea Green | 2339 | LEG | 5.55 KM |
| Hough Green | 2303 | HGN | 6.05 KM |
| St Helens Junction | 2340 | SHJ | 6.68 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham Road, Widnes | £ 185,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Lytham Road, Widnes | £ 180,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.11 KM |
| Lytham Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| Fairhaven Road, Widnes | £ 175,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| Fairhaven Road, Widnes | £ 220,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.22 KM |
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| 12 Kirkham Road | £ 100,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 24 Kirkham Road | £ 112,000 | 0.11 KM |
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