What kind of home is 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD is a semi-detached house.

When did 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD last change hands?

53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD last sold for £122,500 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,000 in July 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2016 and October 2024, 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD rose from £83,000 to £122,500, a change of £39,500. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

The current EPC rating for 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD use?

The latest EPC at 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD in?

53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD sits in Aspull, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Is 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

The closest primary school to 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD is Aspull Church Primary School (229m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (2.8km).

What transport links are near 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD?

The closest bus stop to 53 Balcarres Road, WN2 1SD is Finger Post, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Balcarres Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1SD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 53 Balcarres Road

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

53 Balcarres Road is a semi-detached house in Aspull, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 1SD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 33.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£148/sq ft) was about 16.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £122,500.

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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 06 Jul 2026

Current Certificate

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 July 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Balcarres Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Balcarres Road has no planning applications on record.

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5 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.

53 Balcarres Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£122,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2024Most recent
£122,500
+47.6%over 8 years
14 July 2016
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 1SD: £178,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WN2 1SD

On the street

Versus other Balcarres Road homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 53 Balcarres Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,591

Street avg £1,511

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

0.1 km

Finger Post — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Aspull Church Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 1SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 1SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

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