Birch Farm Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QL is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,668 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £264,737 , which equates to approximately £159 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 1998 for £59,950. Since then, the value has increased by £204,787, representing a 341.6% increase, or approximately 12.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,737 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Long Lane
  • 30.0% higher than the average in the WN2 4QL postcode area
  • and 20.8% higher 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 28 June 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,737
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£159
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Birch Farm Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Jun 2013.

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 have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Nov 2012, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WN2 4QL

3 rd / 26
Price Rank
30% higher than average
1 st / 20
Size Rank
70% bigger than average
19 th / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN2 4QL , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 20 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 1st out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,737
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+342 %
6 Feb 1998
£59,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £99,950
sale date: 18 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at Birch Farm Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4QL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Feb 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Jun 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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