What type of property is 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR last change hands?

3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR last sold for £68,500 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in April 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN3 5LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

3 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 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR located?

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

Which schools serve 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Boswell Place, WN3 5LR is Clapgate Lane, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Boswell Place, Wigan, WN3 5LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Boswell Place

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

3 Boswell Place is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN3 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2014); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 53.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 85.4% above the 2016 sale of £68,500. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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.

3 Boswell Place's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromB81toE44

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

85%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Renewable Energy

Solar PVSolar HW

Solar water heating added

Jun 2015from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE44toD62

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Boswell Place, Wigan, WN3 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Boswell Place changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 53.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2016)

£68,500

Growth on file: 53.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

29 June 2016Most recent
£68,500
+53.9%
19 April 2016
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5LR: £95,000 (2024–2014).

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.

Floor Area for 3 Boswell Place lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£993

Street avg £1,105

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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.

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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