What kind of home is 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH last sold for £111,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 3HH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH use?

The latest EPC at 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH 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.

Which area is 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH in?

5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

The closest primary school to 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH is St Catharine's CofE Primary School (360m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (119m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Caroline Street, WN1 3HH is Dean Trust Rose Bridge, 89m away. The nearest rail option is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 758m away.

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5 Caroline Street, Ince, Wigan, WN1 3HH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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 £144,000 is 29.7% 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

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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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.

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

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£111,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 April 2008Most recent
£111,000

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

Nearby sales in WN1 3HH

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

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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.

£124k

1 Ellis Street

WN1 3PL

2 bed2 bath

£173k

1 Caroline Street, Ince

WN1 3HH

2 bed

£120k

1 Cedar Drive

WN1 3XQ

3 bed

£116k

1 Bryham Street

WN1 3LY

3 bed

£139k

1 Birkett Street

WN1 3JD

£150k

1 Chatham Street

WN1 3DB

£137k

1 Cecil Street

WN1 3JL

£262k

1 Elworthy Grove

WN1 3UH

4 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Dean Trust Rose Bridge. 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 3HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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