257 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7BW is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,130 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £186,328 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jun 2025 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,328, representing a 3.5% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £186,328 is:

  • 3.4% higher than the average property price on Gidlow Lane
  • 1.6% higher than the average in the WN6 7BW postcode area
  • and 12.9% lower than the average price for Wigan as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1130 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£186,328
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN6 7BW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Sep 2015.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Sep 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WN6 7BW

7 th / 13
Price Rank
2% higher than average
8 th / 12
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
4 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN6 7BW , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£186,328
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
6 Jun 2025
£180,000
Leasehold
+26.3 %
23 Sep 2020
£142,500
Leasehold
+52.4 %
26 Nov 2015
£93,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 25 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1142 sq ft
sale price: £135,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2010
rooms: 4
size: 1151 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2010

Data Sources

The property at 257 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7BW appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Jun 2025. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Sep 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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