What type of property is 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN last sold for £195,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and February 2023, 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN rose from £123,000 to £195,000, a change of £72,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN had any planning applications?

31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN has council approval for an extension granted in July 2003 under ref. A/03/58560. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

31 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.

Where is 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN located?

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

Which schools serve 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest primary school to 31 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.

How well connected is 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN?

The closest bus stop to 31 Benjamin Fold, WN4 8DN is Nicol Mere Drive, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 466m away.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 31 Benjamin Fold

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

31 Benjamin Fold is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 166.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £195,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 31 Benjamin Fold, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8DN

1decisions1extensions6nearby

Jul 2003
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
To extend dwellinghouse (two storey at side - garage with bedroom and en-suite over and conservatory to rear).
Extension
Reference
A/03/58560
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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.

31 Benjamin Fold valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£195,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2023Most recent
£195,000
+58.5%over 8 years
7 August 2014
£123,000

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.

31 Benjamin Fold outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £1,902

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Full Wigan report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

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