What kind of home is 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG last change hands?

40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG last sold for £85,000 in April 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £73,000 in February 2006, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2006 and April 2016, 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG rose from £73,000 to £85,000, a change of £12,000. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The current EPC rating for 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (870 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG use?

The latest EPC at 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG 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.

Which area is 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG in?

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

What is crime like near 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

Police records around 40 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 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The closest primary school to 40 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 transport links are near 40 Argyll Street, WN5 9BG?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

870 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 40 Argyll Street

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

40 Argyll Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN5 9BG). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 870 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2008) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from November 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in April 2016. Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 49.4% above the 2016 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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

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.

40 Argyll Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Nov 2018

Current Certificate

Nov 2008

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 7 November 2018

New assessment needed to sell or let

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Argyll Street, Wigan, WN5 9BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Argyll Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

40 Argyll Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£85,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2016Most recent
£85,000
+16.4%over 10 years
10 February 2006
£73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9BG: £120,000 (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.

40 Argyll Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,052

Street avg £1,197

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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