What type of property is 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG?

3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG sell for?

3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG last sold for £117,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £44,500 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 2000 and October 2025, 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG rose from £44,500 to £117,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG?

3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG?

3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG located?

3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG?

The closest primary school to 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG is St Thomas CofE Primary School (105m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (926m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Captains Lane, WN4 8PG is Orchard Street, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Captains Lane, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PG

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Captains Lane

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

3 Captains Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8PG). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £117,000. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 41% above the 2025 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE53toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Captains Lane, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Captains Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

3 Captains Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£117,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2025Most recent
£117,000
+80.0%over 22 years
20 December 2002
£65,000
+44.6%over 2 years
31 August 2000
£44,950
+1.0%
9 August 2000
£44,500

Median price across the last 4 sales in WN4 8PG: £59,475 (2022–1998).

Nearby sales in WN4 8PG

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Orchard Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Thomas CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 8PG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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