What type of property is 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG last sold for £152,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £37,000 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between June 2001 and July 2025, 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG rose from £37,000 to £152,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG have?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG has council approval for rear extension granted in October 2004 under ref. A/04/62194. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG located?

12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG sits in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

Police records around 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG 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.

Which schools serve 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

The closest primary school to 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG is St James' Church of England Primary School (196m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bronte Close, WN3 5TG is Mesnes Avenue, 46m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bronte Close, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TG

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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About 12 Bronte Close

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

12 Bronte Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 5TG). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £152,000 in July 2025. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 164.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Oct 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bronte Close, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bronte Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 12 Bronte Close, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5TG

1decisions1extensions6nearby

Sept 2004
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
To extend dwellinghouse - conservatory to rear.
Extension
Reference
A/04/62194
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 12 Bronte Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£152,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2025Most recent
£152,000
+173.9%over 15 years
3 June 2010
£55,500
+22.0%over 7 years
28 February 2003
£45,500
+30.2%over 11 months
28 March 2002
£34,950
-5.5%over 9 months
21 June 2001
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5TG: £90,000 (2021–2008).

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On the street

Versus other Bronte Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Bronte Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,923

Street avg £1,262

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Mesnes Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St James' Church of England Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 5TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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