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1 Chaucer Place, Wigan, WN1 2PL

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 1 Chaucer Place

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Chaucer Place is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN1 2PL). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2022 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 119 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 6 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 21% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2022 at £315,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Chaucer Place ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Mar 2022
EPC improved fromE47toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chaucer Place, Wigan, WN1 2PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chaucer Place has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 1 Chaucer Place, Wigan, WN1 2PL

2decisions2extensions10documents14nearby
  1. Jun 2011
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    To extend existing dwellinghouse conservatory to rear

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    A/11/75559
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Chaucer Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2022Most recent

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 2PL: £243,000 (2020–2013).

On the street

Versus other Chaucer Place homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Chaucer Place lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £2,355

Above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chaucer Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wigan district page.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Spencer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Woodfield Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN1 2PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN1 2PL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 2PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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