What type of property is 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

5 Church Street, WN3 4RF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF last change hands?

5 Church Street, WN3 4RF last sold for £60,000 in August 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,500 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and August 2007, 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF rose from £26,500 to £60,000, a change of £33,500. That works out to roughly +14.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

5 Church Street, WN3 4RF has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN3 4RF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

5 Church Street, WN3 4RF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF located?

5 Church Street, WN3 4RF sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

The closest primary school to 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF is Britannia Bridge Primary School (460m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (943m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF?

The closest rail stop to 5 Church Street, WN3 4RF is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 90m away. The nearest bus option is Christopher Street, 108m away.

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5 Church Street, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4RF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Church Street

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

5 Church Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 4RF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 115% above the 2007 sale of £60,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Nov 2012

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Church Street, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Church Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

5 Church Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£60,000

Growth on file: 14.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 August 2007Most recent
£60,000
+126.4%over 6 years
7 June 2001
£26,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 4RF: £128,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN3 4RF

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Church Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£769

Street avg £1,074

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ince (Manchester) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Britannia Bridge Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN3 4RF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 4RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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