What type of property is 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB last sold for £165,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £39,000 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB changed over time?

Across 5 sales between October 1999 and March 2026, 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB rose from £39,000 to £165,000, a change of £126,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB located?

8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

Police records around 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB 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.

Which schools serve 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

The closest primary school to 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB is St William's Catholic Primary School (514m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (126m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Moorings Close, WN1 3HB is Holt Street, 56m away. The nearest rail option is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 752m away.

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8 Moorings Close, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HB

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Moorings Close

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

8 Moorings Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 3HB). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £165,000. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 61.6% 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

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Moorings Close, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Moorings Close 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.

8 Moorings Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£165,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

11 March 2026Most recent
£165,000
+70.1%over 5 years
8 April 2020
£97,000
+7.8%over 10 years
28 March 2010
£90,000
-8.2%over 3 years
16 October 2006
£98,000
+151.3%over 7 years
7 October 1999
£39,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3HB: £154,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in WN1 3HB

On the street

Versus other Moorings Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Moorings Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,895

Street avg £1,855

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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.

£169k

1 Caroline Street, Ince

WN1 3HH

2 bed

£136k

1 Ellis Street

WN1 3PL

2 bed2 bath

£124k

1 Bryham Street

WN1 3LY

3 bed

£120k

1 Cedar Drive

WN1 3XQ

3 bed

£256k

1 Elworthy Grove

WN1 3UH

4 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Farnsfield

WN1 3YX

4 bed1 bath

£311k

1 Baclaw Close

WN1 3NP

4 bed2 bath

£194k

1 Balcarres Avenue

WN1 3UX

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Holt Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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