What kind of home is 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB last change hands?

23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB last sold for £175,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

The current EPC rating for 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB use?

The latest EPC at 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB in?

23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

Police records around 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB 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 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

The closest primary school to 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB is St John's CofE Primary School (415m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (737m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB?

The closest bus stop to 23 Beaford Close, WN5 8LB is White Street, 197m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Beaford Close, Wigan, WN5 8LB

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 23 Beaford Close

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

23 Beaford Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Wigan (WN5 8LB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 21.1% above the 2024 sale price. Sold October 2024 for £175,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 October 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Beaford Close, Wigan, WN5 8LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Beaford Close 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.

Latest sale on 23 Beaford Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8LB: £155,000 (2018–2002).

Nearby sales in WN5 8LB

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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

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

White Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's CofE Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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Common questions

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