What kind of home is 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ last sold for £165,000 in August 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £35,000 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1998 and August 2021, 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ rose from £35,000 to £165,000, a change of £130,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The current EPC rating for 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 2LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ 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 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ in?

16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The closest primary school to 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is Ince CofE Primary School (634m), one of 19 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 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is Petticoat Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Brownlow Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2LJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Brownlow Avenue

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

16 Brownlow Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £165,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. At 94 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 33.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 38.2% 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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Brownlow Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Brownlow Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Price for 16 Brownlow Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£165,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2021Most recent
£165,000
+22.2%over 3 years
4 July 2018
£135,000
+68.8%over 14 years
22 July 2003
£79,995
+128.6%over 5 years
25 May 1998
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 2LJ: £140,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WN2 2LJ

On the street

Versus other Brownlow Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 16 Brownlow Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,755

Street avg £1,694

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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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3 bed

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1 Applethwaite, Ince

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3 bed

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1 Branthwaite, Ince

WN2 2EF

2 bed1 bath

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1 Belldean, Ince

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2 bed1 bath

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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.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Petticoat Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ince CofE Primary School. 23 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 WN2 2LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 2LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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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