What kind of home is 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN last sold for £106,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £46,950 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and August 2006, 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN rose from £46,950 to £106,000, a change of £59,050. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN had any planning applications?

23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN has council approval for side extension granted in March 2012 under ref. A/12/76515. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

23 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 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN in?

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

What schools are near 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is Nicol Mere Drive, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 466m away.

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

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Benjamin Fold

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

23 Benjamin Fold is an end-of-terrace house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since August 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 67% above the 2006 sale of £106,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Benjamin Fold has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 23 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN

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Mar 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
To extend existing dwellinghouse; single storey to side
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
A/12/76515
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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 at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£106,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2006Most recent
£106,000
+92.7%over 4 years
4 July 2002
£55,000
+17.1%over 5 years
26 September 1996
£46,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 8DN: £145,000 (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.

23 Benjamin Fold outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,559

Street avg £1,964

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 8DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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