What kind of home is 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS last change hands?

5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS last sold for £124,995 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,450 in March 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2000 and April 2014, 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS rose from £62,450 to £124,995, a change of £62,545. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS in?

5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS sits in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

The closest primary school to 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS is Hindley Junior and Infant School (445m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (683m).

What is the nearest station to 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Boscombe Place, WN2 3SS is Close Lane, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Boscombe Place, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3SS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Boscombe Place

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

5 Boscombe Place is a three-bedroom detached house in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 3SS). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 sits 71.2% above the 2014 sale of £124,995. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Nov 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2012

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from Jan 2009

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Boscombe Place, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Boscombe Place 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£124,995

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2014Most recent
£124,995
+100.2%over 14 years
19 March 2000
£62,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 3SS: £179,995 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in WN2 3SS

On the street

Versus other Boscombe Place homes

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

5 Boscombe Place is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,712

Street avg £1,910

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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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.

£203k

1 Addington Close, Hindley

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£195k

1 Brookland Avenue, Hindley

WN2 3PG

3 bed2 bath

£239k

1 Blissford Close, Hindley

WN2 3JT

3 bed1 bath

£184k

1 Arncliffe Court, Hindley

WN2 3NY

3 bed

£266k

1 Amber Gardens, Hindley

WN2 3RW

3 bed

£160k

1 Cadman Grove, Hindley

WN2 3JG

3 bed

£291k

1 Boscombe Place, Hindley

WN2 3SS

3 bed2 bath

£226k

1 Balmoral Drive, Hindley

WN2 3HS

2 bed1 bath

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

0.2 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 3SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 3SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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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