Summary - 140d Prescot Road, ST. HELENS WA10 3TY
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-made investment flat with tenant and strong rental return.
Tenant in situ achieving £525 pcm (circa 6.6% gross yield)
117 years remaining on the lease (long lease)
Ground rent £250 pa; service charge/insurance £750 pa (can increase)
Two double bedrooms or flexible one-bed plus two receptions layout
Communal off-street parking; no private garden or outdoor space
EPC D; solid brick construction, energy efficiency limited
Located in a very deprived area with very high local crime rates
Small overall footprint (c.431 sqft); suitable for single/couple tenant
This first-floor, two-double-bedroom apartment on Prescot Road offers a ready-made buy-to-let with a tenant in situ and a reported £525 pcm income, producing a circa 6.6% gross yield at the listed price. The long lease (117 years remaining) and modest running costs make it straightforward to manage as an investment.
The layout is flexible — it can function as two double bedrooms or as one bedroom plus two reception rooms — and retains period character such as a bay-front reception with tall windows. Internally the property is practical for rental use: a modern bathroom, gas central heating with boiler and radiators, double glazing, and a compact but useable kitchen. Communal off-street parking is provided, which helps tenant appeal in an urban setting with limited private outdoor space.
Key costs and considerations are clear: the property is leasehold with Ground Rent (£250 pa) and Service Charge/insurance (£750 pa) which could rise. EPC rating D and an older solid-brick construction indicate limited energy efficiency compared with newer stock. The immediate area is very deprived with very high local crime rates, which will affect tenant profiles and future resale values. Externally some decoration and repairs may be needed to the communal fabric.
Overall this is a practical, let-ready investment in a convenient urban location close to shops, schools and transport. It suits investors seeking an income-producing, low-management flat with short-term cash returns, while buyers seeking low-crime, high-amenity neighbourhoods or substantial outdoor space should note the limitations.
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