What kind of home is 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN last change hands?

12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN last sold for £145,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £44,950 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between May 1996 and March 2024, 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN rose from £44,950 to £145,000, a change of £100,050. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN use?

The latest EPC at 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN 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.

Which area is 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN in?

12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

What schools are near 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest primary school to 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is Nicol Mere School (169m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (576m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest bus stop to 12 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is Nicol Mere Drive, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 466m away.

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12 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Benjamin Fold

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

12 Benjamin Fold is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 is 12.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 135.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it's 17.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 23 EPCs). Sold March 2024 for £145,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Benjamin Fold has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2024Most recent
£145,000
+23.9%over 3 years
8 April 2020
£117,000
+13.6%over 14 years
17 August 2005
£103,000
+128.9%over 4 years
2 August 2001
£45,000
29 May 1996
£44,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 8DN: £181,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WN4 8DN

On the street

Versus other Benjamin Fold homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Benjamin Fold lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,843

Street avg £1,909

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

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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

Nicol Mere Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Nicol Mere School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN4 8DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 8DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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