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8 Birbeck Close, Wigan, WN3 6NE

Property type
End terrace
Floor area
37 m²
404 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 8 Birbeck Close

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

8 Birbeck Close is an end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN3 6NE). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 404 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2008) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from December 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in January 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (105 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 29.4% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£312/sq ft) was about 57% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Birbeck Close'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Dec 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Windows
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birbeck Close, Wigan, WN3 6NE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birbeck Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£126,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2009Most recent

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 6NE: £195,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Birbeck Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Birbeck Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,361

Street avg £2,178

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

17 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Birbeck Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cherrybrook Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Marus Bridge Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN3 6NE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN3 6NE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 6NE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Birbeck Close, Wigan, WN3 6NE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.