71 Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BL is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £193,092 , which equates to approximately £195 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2022 for £168,500. Since then, the value has increased by £24,592, representing a 14.6% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £193,092 is:

  • 11.2% higher than the average property price on Smethurst Lane
  • 25.2% higher than the average in the WN5 8BL postcode area
  • and 9.7% 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 23 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£193,092
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£195
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

71 Smethurst Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Jul 2018.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Sep 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 54.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, 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 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WN5 8BL

3 rd / 11
Price Rank
25% higher than average
6 th / 10
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8BL , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 6th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£193,092
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
27 May 2022
£168,500
Leasehold
+140.7 %
15 Feb 2019
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 19 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 7 Feb 2020
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £92,000
sale date: 8 Sep 2016

Data Sources

The property at 71 Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 8BL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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