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3 Canal Cottages, Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EH

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Canal Cottages

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

3 Canal Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN3 4EH). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2018–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 15.6% below the 2026 sale of £173,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 46.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £173,000. At 93 m² it's 22.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Canal Cottages

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

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jan 2016
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Canal Cottages, Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Canal Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£173,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 April 2026Most recent

    £173,000

    +82.1%over 7 years

  2. 21 June 2018

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 4EH: £160,000 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Southgate homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Canal Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,860

Street avg £1,267

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Canal Cottages

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£144k

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1 Church Street, Ince

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3 bed1 bath
£158k

1 Cavendish Court, Ince

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3 bed1 bath
£166k

1 Crompton Street, Ince

WN3 4UN

3 bed1 bath
£185k

1 Alfred Street, Ince

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3 bed1 bath
£210k

1 Chester Close, Ince

WN3 4JP

3 bed
£213k

1 Canal Cottages, Southgate

WN3 4EH

3 bed1 bath
£140k

1 Cemetery Road, Ince

WN3 4NL

4 bed
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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pottery Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wigan and Leigh College. 31 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 WN3 4EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN3 4EH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 4EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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 3 Canal Cottages, Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.