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5 Caroline Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Caroline Street

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

5 Caroline Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 3HH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since April 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 27.9% above the 2008 sale price.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Caroline Street

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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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC74
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Caroline Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Caroline Street has no planning applications on record.

17

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

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£111,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 April 2008Most recent

    £111,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3HH: £115,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Caroline Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Caroline Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,881

Street avg £2,234

Strongly below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Caroline Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.
£136k

1 Ellis Street

WN1 3PL

2 bed2 bath
£169k

1 Caroline Street, Ince

WN1 3HH

2 bed
£124k

1 Bryham Street

WN1 3LY

3 bed
£120k

1 Cedar Drive

WN1 3XQ

3 bed
£141k

1 Cecil Street

WN1 3JL

£141k

1 Chatham Street

WN1 3DB

£256k

1 Elworthy Grove

WN1 3UH

4 bed1 bath
£154k

1 Birkett Street

WN1 3JD

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

Dean Trust Rose Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge. 26 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 3HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN1 3HH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Caroline Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.