What kind of home is 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG last change hands?

4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG last sold for £152,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £33,000 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG changed over time?

Across 4 sales between October 2001 and September 2023, 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG rose from £33,000 to £152,000, a change of £119,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The current EPC rating for 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG use?

The latest EPC at 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG 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 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG in?

4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

Police records around 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG 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 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The closest primary school to 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is St Mark's CofE Primary School (284m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is St Mark's Church, 36m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 4 Argyll Street

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

4 Argyll Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN5 9BG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Sold September 2023 for £152,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 10.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 92.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromE48toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Argyll Street has no planning applications on record.

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25 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.

Price for 4 Argyll Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£152,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2023Most recent
£152,000
+53.5%over 5 years
6 November 2017
£99,000
+8.2%over 1 year
4 March 2016
£91,500
+177.3%over 14 years
17 October 2001
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9BG: £114,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN5 9BG

On the street

Versus other Argyll Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Argyll Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,974

Street avg £1,136

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 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.

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St Mark's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 9BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 9BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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