What type of property is 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW last change hands?

3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW last sold for £187,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £54,900 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

Across 5 sales between February 1995 and August 2023, 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW rose from £54,900 to £187,000, a change of £132,100. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

The current EPC rating for 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 3RW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW located?

3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW sits in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

Police records around 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW 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.

Which schools serve 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

The closest primary school to 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW is Hindley Junior and Infant School (404m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (773m).

What transport links are near 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW?

The closest bus stop to 3 Amber Gardens, WN2 3RW is Close Lane, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Amber Gardens, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3RW

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Amber Gardens

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

3 Amber Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 3RW). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 12.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 78.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £187,000.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromC69toD65

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Amber Gardens, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Amber Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

3 Amber Gardens has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£187,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2023Most recent
£187,000
+46.1%over 6 years
25 August 2016
£128,000
-2.7%over 8 years
3 July 2008
£131,500
+42.9%over 4 years
5 December 2003
£92,000
+67.6%over 8 years
24 February 1995
£54,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 3RW: £265,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WN2 3RW

On the street

Versus other Amber Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Amber Gardens outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,922

Street avg £2,077

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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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1 Blissford Close, Hindley

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1 Cadman Grove, Hindley

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£286k

1 Boscombe Place, Hindley

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3 bed2 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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Close Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hindley Junior and Infant School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 3RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 3RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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