55 Melrose Drive, Wigan, WN3 6EG is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,000 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2014 for £121,000. Since then, the value has increased by £91,000, representing a 75.2% increase, or approximately 6.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,000 is:

  • 22.7% lower than the average property price on Melrose Drive
  • 27.2% lower than the average in the WN3 6EG postcode area
  • and 0.8% lower than the average price for Wigan as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 31 January 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£212,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 Melrose Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN3 6EG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2020.

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 28 Apr 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WN3 6EG

28 th / 29
Price Rank
27% lower than average
17 th / 18
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
12 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN3 6EG , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
21 Nov 2014
£121,000
Leasehold
+3.4 %
21 Oct 2005
£117,000
Leasehold
+116.7 %
3 Sep 2001
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2016

Data Sources

The property at 55 Melrose Drive, Wigan, WN3 6EG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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