What type of property is 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX last change hands?

4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX last sold for £140,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £72,500 in November 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2011 and March 2025, 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX rose from £72,500 to £140,000, a change of £67,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8SX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX 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 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX located?

4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

The closest primary school to 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX is St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (316m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Barrow Street, WN4 8SX is East Street, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Barrow Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8SX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Barrow Street

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

4 Barrow Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8SX). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £140,000 — fresh data. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £169,000 is 20.7% above the 2025 sale price.

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

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

4 Barrow Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD61toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Barrow Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Barrow Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

4 Barrow Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£140,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£140,000
+93.1%over 13 years
4 November 2011
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 8SX: £125,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in WN4 8SX

On the street

Versus other Barrow Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Barrow Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,222

Street avg £2,047

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wigan district page.

Full Wigan report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

East Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 8SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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