What type of property is 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB?

12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB last change hands?

12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB last sold for £72,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in July 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2003 and March 2007, 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB rose from £45,000 to £72,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB?

12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 3DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB?

12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB located?

12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB?

The closest primary school to 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB is St Catharine's CofE Primary School (204m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (461m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB?

The closest bus stop to 12 Chatham Street, WN1 3DB is Gordon Street, 46m away. The nearest rail option is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 648m away.

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12 Chatham Street, Wigan, WN1 3DB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Chatham Street

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

12 Chatham Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN1 3DB). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in March 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 68.1% above the 2007 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£103/sq ft) was about 64.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chatham Street, Wigan, WN1 3DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Chatham Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

17 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£72,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2007Most recent
£72,000
+60.0%over 3 years
9 July 2003
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3DB: £70,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WN1 3DB

On the street

Versus other Chatham Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 12 Chatham Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,108

Street avg £825

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Wigan report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Gordon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Catharine's CofE Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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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 3DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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