What type of property is 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW last sold for £170,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £55,000 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and October 2025, 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW rose from £55,000 to £170,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW 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 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW located?

20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

Is 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW 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 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The closest primary school to 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (628m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (521m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The closest bus stop to 20 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is Platt Lane, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Bengairn Close, Wigan, WN1 3YW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 20 Bengairn Close

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

20 Bengairn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN1 3YW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £170,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 11.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 75.2% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE44toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bengairn Close, Wigan, WN1 3YW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bengairn Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

20 Bengairn Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£170,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2025Most recent
£170,000
+58.9%over 19 years
13 July 2006
£107,000
+94.5%over 4 years
4 March 2002
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 3YW: £130,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in WN1 3YW

On the street

Versus other Bengairn Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Bengairn Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,576

Street avg £1,611

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Platt Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3YW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 3YW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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