What kind of home is 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX?

3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX last change hands?

3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX last sold for £130,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX?

3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 3UX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX?

3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX 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 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX in?

3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

What schools are near 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX?

The closest primary school to 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (310m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Balcarres Avenue, WN1 3UX is Rosemary Crescent, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Balcarres Avenue

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

3 Balcarres Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN1 3UX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 is 34.6% above the 2018 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE49toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Balcarres Avenue, Wigan, WN1 3UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Balcarres Avenue 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.

3 Balcarres Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 March 2018Most recent
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3UX: £172,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WN1 3UX

On the street

Versus other Balcarres Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Balcarres Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,494

Street avg £1,708

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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.

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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.

Full Wigan report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rosemary Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3UX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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