What type of property is 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD last change hands?

1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD last sold for £120,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in December 2007, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2007 and November 2024, 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD rose from £100,000 to £120,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD 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 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD located?

1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD sits in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Is 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD 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 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD is Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (320m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (679m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Bell Street, WN2 4BD is Bridgewater Street, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Hindley Rail Station, 686m away.

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1a, Bell Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BD

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 4BD). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 47.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £120,000.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Aug 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Bell Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

1a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£120,000
+20.0%over 16 years
7 December 2007
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 4BD: £83,000 (2023–2008).

Nearby sales in WN2 4BD

On the street

Versus other Bell Street homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,311

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Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 79 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bridgewater Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 4BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 4BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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