What type of property is 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR last change hands?

27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR last sold for £95,000 in May 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and May 2020, 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR rose from £43,000 to £95,000, a change of £52,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

The current EPC rating for 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR heated?

The latest EPC at 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR 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 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR located?

27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

Which schools serve 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

The closest primary school to 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is St Paul's Church of England Primary School (194m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

The closest bus stop to 27 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is Clapgate Lane, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Boswell Place, Wigan, WN3 5LR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 27 Boswell Place

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

27 Boswell Place is an end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN3 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2020. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 46.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£119/sq ft) was about 29.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2020 at £95,000.

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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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Mar 2020

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Boswell Place, Wigan, WN3 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Boswell Place 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.

27 Boswell Place has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£95,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2020Most recent
£95,000
+120.9%over 16 years
9 October 2003
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5LR: £85,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in WN3 5LR

On the street

Versus other Boswell Place homes

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

On epc rating, 27 Boswell Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,284

Street avg £1,057

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£140k

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1 Carlton Street

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1 Brookside, Worsley Mesnes Drive

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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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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clapgate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Paul's Church of England Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 5LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

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