What kind of home is 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX is a semi-detached house.

What did 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX sell for?

1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX last sold for £90,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8DX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX 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 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX in?

1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX 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.

What schools are near 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

The closest primary school to 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (299m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (1.4km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Brentwood, WN5 8DX is Millbeck Crescent, 158m away. The nearest rail option is Pemberton Rail Station, 265m away.

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1 Brentwood, Wigan, WN5 8DX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Brentwood

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

1 Brentwood is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN5 8DX). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 sits 96.7% above the 2014 sale of £90,000. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014).

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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)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 September 2026

Expires this month

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD60

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brentwood, Wigan, WN5 8DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Brentwood has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 April 2014Most recent
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8DX: £200,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in WN5 8DX

On the street

Versus other Brentwood homes

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

Floor Area for 1 Brentwood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,765

Street avg £1,984

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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.

Full Wigan report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Millbeck Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 8DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8DX

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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