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32 Karen Road, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HE

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 32 Karen Road

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

32 Karen Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 3HE). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory and attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 41.2% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £170,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached
  • LandYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 32 Karen Road

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Nov 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
20%42%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Karen Road, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Karen Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 32 Karen Road, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HE

2decisions2extensions6documents17nearby
  1. Jul 2004
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    To extend dwellinghouse - Porch to front.

    Extension
    Reference
    A/04/61472
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 17 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2019Most recent

    £170,000

    +44.1%over 13 years

  2. 26 September 2006

    £118,000

    +171.3%over 10 years

  3. 28 September 1995

    £43,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3HE: £220,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Karen Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 32 Karen Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,298

Street avg £1,527

Below

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 32 Karen Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£262k

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1 Farnsfield

WN1 3YX

4 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Baclaw Close

WN1 3NP

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£120k

1 Cedar Drive

WN1 3XQ

3 bed
£116k

1 Bryham Street

WN1 3LY

3 bed
£173k

1 Caroline Street, Ince

WN1 3HH

2 bed
£124k

1 Ellis Street

WN1 3PL

2 bed2 bath
£198k

1 Alwyn Street

WN1 3PD

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

0.2 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge. 28 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 3HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN1 3HE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

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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