What kind of home is 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU is a mid-terrace house.

When did 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU last change hands?

12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU last sold for £69,950 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £30,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and August 2016, 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU rose from £30,000 to £69,950, a change of £39,950. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

The current EPC rating for 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 3DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU use?

The latest EPC at 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU 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.

Which area is 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU in?

12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

Is 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

The closest primary school to 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU is St Catharine's CofE Primary School (361m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (417m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU?

The closest bus stop to 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, WN1 3DU is Gordon Street, 206m away. The nearest rail option is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 505m away.

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12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3DU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Broomfield Terrace

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

12 Broomfield Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 3DU). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 71.6% above the 2016 sale of £69,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 35% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (August 2016).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Feb 2015

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC75

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Broomfield Terrace, Forge Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Broomfield Terrace 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£69,950

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2016Most recent
£69,950
+133.2%over 20 years
16 July 1996
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3DU: £81,450 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in WN1 3DU

On the street

Versus other Forge Street homes

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

EPC Rating for 12 Broomfield Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,093

Street avg £963

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gordon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN1 3DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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