What type of property is 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

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

What did 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ sell for?

8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ last sold for £160,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

8 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.

Where is 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ located?

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

Which schools serve 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Brownlow Avenue, WN2 2LJ is Petticoat Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Brownlow Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Brownlow Avenue

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

8 Brownlow Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 24.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 62.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £160,000.

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

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brownlow Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Brownlow Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 September 2024Most recent
£160,000

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.

Years Held for 8 Brownlow Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,025

Street avg £1,655

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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