What type of property is 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW last sold for £123,500 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and July 2016, 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW rose from £42,000 to £123,500, a change of £81,500. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 3YW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

8 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 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW located?

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

Which schools serve 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bengairn Close, WN1 3YW is Platt Lane, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bengairn Close, Wigan, WN1 3YW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bengairn Close

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

8 Bengairn Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN1 3YW). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 56.3% above the 2016 sale of £123,500. At 84 m² it's 23.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 7 EPCs). Last sold in July 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bengairn Close, Wigan, WN1 3YW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bengairn Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Bengairn Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£123,500

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2016Most recent
£123,500
+194.0%over 15 years
29 August 2000
£42,000

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.

8 Bengairn Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,470

Street avg £1,607

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Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/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

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FAQ

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