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Wood Street, St. Helens, WA9

North West

£92,500

Listed on 25/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
720 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house represents a significant opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with strong renovation potential. Located in a desirable residential area, the home provides convenient access to local amenities and transport links. The ground floor features an entrance hall leading to a spacious lounge, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. At the rear, the kitchen offers ample room for meal preparation and storage, complemented by an adjoining utility area that includes plumbing for a downstairs WC, presenting further scope for improvements. The first floor comprises three generously sized bedrooms alongside a family bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation. Off-road parking at the front enhances convenience for residents and visitors alike. While the property requires modernisation throughout, it serves as an excellent blank canvas for those eager to add personal touches and increase value—ideal for families or investors alike. With no onward chain, this sale enables a quick transaction process. Given its practical layout and investment potential, this property is likely to attract interest from first-time buyers and seasoned investors alike who are ready to uncover its possibilities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £92,500, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is priced at £128 per sq ft, around 36% below the local average — a strong acquisition opportunity for someone ready to take on a substantial project. Off-road parking and a practical layout add to the appeal, while the partly stripped kitchen, damaged finishes across several rooms and neglected garden offer plenty of scope to reshape and improve the property.

This is a heavy, whole-house programme rather than a cosmetic refresh, and the price advantage needs to be weighed against the work involved: the model’s economics are moderate, with only a narrow margin against the implied current local average value before fees. The visible roofline shows no clear sign of major failure, though photographs cannot establish concealed condition.

Key opportunities

  • Use the practical three-bedroom layout, lounge and adjacent utility area as the basis for a coherent whole-house redesign, including exploring the stated scope for a downstairs WC.
  • Rebuild the partly stripped kitchen and refresh the distinctive dated bathroom as part of a consistent interior scheme.
  • Restore the overgrown rear garden and improve worn boundary fencing to make better use of the outdoor space.

Key risks

  • Stripped and deteriorated finishes across several rooms, exposed pipework and damaged floor coverings make this a substantial interior rebuild; plan for a longer, more involved programme than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The model shows only a narrow margin against the implied current local average value before fees, so the low entry price does not remove the need to control the project scope.

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Location

Wood Street, St. Helens, WA9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • St Helens Central Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · St Helens

  • St Helens Junction Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · St Helens

  • Lea Green Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Lea Green

  • Thatto Heath Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Thatto Heath

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£378
Based on a loan of £69,375 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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