What type of property is 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST sell for?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST last sold for £137,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in December 2013, so prices have been flat over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and March 2020, 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST fell from £143,000 to £137,000, a change of £6,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 0ST. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST located?

5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

The closest primary school to 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST is Garswood Primary and Nursery School (160m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST?

The closest bus stop to 5 Argyll Close, WN4 0ST is Forres Grove, 237m away. The nearest rail option is Garswood Rail Station, 399m away.

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5 Argyll Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0ST

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Argyll Close

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

5 Argyll Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0ST). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 sits 135% above the 2020 sale of £137,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£95/sq ft) was about 36.9% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2019. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold March 2020 for £137,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
DrivewayYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC71

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Argyll Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Argyll Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0ST

1decisions1extensions14documents1nearby

Jul 2019
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room,along with new pitched dormer roofs.
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
P/2019/0403/HHFP
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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.

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Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£137,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2020Most recent
£137,000
-4.2%over 6 years
6 December 2013
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0ST: £176,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in WN4 0ST

On the street

Versus other Argyll Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Argyll Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,022

Street avg £2,022

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wigan report

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Forres Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Garswood Primary and Nursery School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN4 0ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 0ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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