Summary - 68 MARSHALLS CROSS ROAD ST HELENS WA9 3BZ
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Affordable three-bed starter near Sherdley Park and transport links.
Chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house
Open-plan kitchen and living area, modern ground-floor bathroom
Driveway plus lean-to garage for storage or potential conversion
Enclosed rear garden for children, pets, and entertaining
Leasehold with c.905 years remaining
High local flood risk — insurance and precautions likely needed
Located in an area with very high crime and high deprivation
Average-sized period house built c.1930–1949; double glazing fitted
Set on Marshalls Cross Road and offered chain-free, this three-bedroom semi-detached house suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable starter home. The ground floor opens to a bright, open-plan kitchen and living area that becomes the social heart of the house, with a modern fully tiled bathroom completing the layout. Three well-proportioned bedrooms upstairs give straightforward family accommodation.
Outside there is off-street parking to the front and a lean-to garage currently used for storage; the garage could be adapted subject to necessary consents. The rear enclosed garden provides private outdoor space for children, pets, or summer entertaining. The property sits close to Sherdley Park, St. Helens Hospital, local shops and transport links including the M62 and Lea Green station.
Buyers should note material negatives: the home is in a postcode with very high crime and very high flood risk, and it is located in a very deprived area. The tenure is leasehold with around 905 years remaining, and the house is an average-sized period property built c.1930–1949. Double glazing is fitted but install date is unknown. These factors affect insurance, running costs, and local amenities.
This property will appeal to buyers wanting a well-located, affordable home with immediate occupation possible and scope to personalise or refurbish. For someone prepared to accept the local area challenges and take sensible precautions against flood and security risks, the house offers genuine value and straightforward living close to transport and parks.
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