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42 Harbrook Grove, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4UB

Notable views4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Harbrook Grove

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

42 Harbrook Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hindley Green, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 4UB). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Sold March 2024 for £160,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 72.9% 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
  • CloakroomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Harbrook Grove

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from May 2009
EPC improved fromC71toD61
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Apr 2023from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC76
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Harbrook Grove, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Harbrook Grove has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

42 Harbrook Grove has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2024Most recent

    £160,000

    +39.7%over 14 years

  2. 22 December 2009

    £114,500

    +6.0%over 5 years

  3. 24 June 2004

    £107,995

    +54.3%over 1 year

  4. 12 February 2003

    £69,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 4UB: £167,000 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Harbrook Grove homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 42 Harbrook Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,716

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Harbrook Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£181k

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3 bed1 bath
£170k

1 Bramblewood, Hindley

WN2 4BF

3 bed
£169k

1 Ashbourne Avenue, Hindley

WN2 4JQ

3 bed1 bath
£276k

1 Acreswood Avenue, Hindley Green

WN2 4NJ

3 bed3 bath
£189k

1 Baxters Row, Hindley Green

WN2 4UD

2 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Ashley Road, Hindley Green

WN2 4HG

2 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Beaumaris Road, Hindley Green

WN2 4NB

2 bed
£155k

1 Bell Street, Hindley

WN2 4BD

2 bed2 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

Ashby Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Newton Westpark Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 4UB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 4UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Harbrook Grove, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4UB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.