The Observer Buildings, Flat 11, Rowbottom Square, Wigan, WN1 1LN
About The Observer Buildings
The Observer Buildings is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN1 1LN). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across The Observer Buildings (39–62 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 51.6% above the 2023 sale of £76,500. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £76,500.
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Energy performance
The Observer Buildings's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
The Observer Buildings has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
The Observer Buildings valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£116,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£76,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 February 2023Most recent
£76,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 1LN: £70,100 (2023–2023).
Nearby sales in WN1 1LN
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Sold Mar 2023
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Sold Mar 2023
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Sold Mar 2023
£76,500The Observer Buildings, Flat 1, Rowbottom Square, Wigan, WN1 1LN
Sold Feb 2023
£76,500
Versus other Rowbottom Square homes
Price per m²
£1,962
Street avg £1,886
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 39 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
College Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Wigan and Leigh College. 27 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.1dB