What type of property is 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB last sold for £77,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £35,750 in May 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 189 City Road, WN5 0BB appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between May 2003 and March 2020, 189 City Road, WN5 0BB rose from £35,750 to £77,000, a change of £41,250. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

The current EPC rating for 189 City Road, WN5 0BB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0BB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 189 City Road, WN5 0BB heated?

The latest EPC at 189 City Road, WN5 0BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 189 City Road, WN5 0BB had any planning applications?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB 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 189 City Road, WN5 0BB located?

189 City Road, WN5 0BB sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

Police records around 189 City Road, WN5 0BB show an average of 22 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

The closest primary school to 189 City Road, WN5 0BB is Westfield Community School (678m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (706m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 189 City Road, WN5 0BB?

The closest bus stop to 189 City Road, WN5 0BB is Peter Street, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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189 City Road, Wigan, WN5 0BB

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 189 City Road

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

189 City Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN5 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 61% above the 2020 sale of £77,000. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £77,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 88 m² it's 24% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 14 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE41toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 189 City Road, Wigan, WN5 0BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 189 City Road, Wigan, WN5 0BB

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Jun 2019
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Outcome in report
Installation of 1 non-illuminated wall mounted sign
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
A/19/86802/ADV
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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.

189 City Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£77,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2020Most recent
£77,000
+18.5%over 1 year
13 August 2018
£65,000
-29.7%over 10 years
10 April 2008
£92,500
+59.5%over 3 years
23 September 2004
£58,000
+62.2%over 1 year
8 May 2003
£35,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0BB: £91,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WN5 0BB

On the street

Versus other City Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

189 City Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£875

Street avg £1,089

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Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 76 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Peter Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Westfield Community School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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