What kind of home is 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX is a semi-detached house.

When did 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX last change hands?

45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX last sold for £135,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £34,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and February 2026, 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX rose from £34,000 to £135,000, a change of £101,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

The current EPC rating for 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN3 5HX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX use?

The latest EPC at 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX 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.

Which area is 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX in?

45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

Is 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX in a safe area?

Police records around 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

The closest primary school to 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX is Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School (163m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (976m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX?

The closest bus stop to 45 Burns Close, WN3 5HX is Snowden Avenue, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Burns Close, Wigan, WN3 5HX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 45 Burns Close

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

45 Burns Close is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN3 5HX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £135,000. At 88 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 24 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 19.3% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 39.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD65toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Burns Close, Wigan, WN3 5HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Burns Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£135,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2026Most recent
£135,000
+297.1%over 22 years
27 April 2003
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5HX: £150,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in WN3 5HX

On the street

Versus other Burns Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 45 Burns Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,534

Street avg £1,277

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Snowden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN3 5HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 5HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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