What kind of home is 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is a mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH last change hands?

17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH last sold for £85,000 in December 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £38,000 in January 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2000 and December 2016, 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH rose from £38,000 to £85,000, a change of £47,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The current EPC rating for 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH use?

The latest EPC at 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH 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 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH in?

17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH sits in Newtown, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

Police records around 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH 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 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The closest primary school to 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is St Mark's CofE Primary School (254m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The closest bus stop to 17 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is St Mark's Church, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Westminster Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9BH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Westminster Street

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

17 Westminster Street is a mid-terrace house in Newtown, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 9BH). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 is 45.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2016.

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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)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Westminster Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Westminster 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£124,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£85,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2016Most recent
£85,000
+21.4%over 10 years
11 July 2006
£70,000
+84.2%over 6 years
31 January 2000
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9BH: £110,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN5 9BH

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Versus other Westminster Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Westminster Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,149

Street avg £1,078

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Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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.

£127k

1 Briar Road

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£121k

1 Arundel Street, Newtown

WN5 9BQ

3 bed

£120k

1 Carlisle Street

WN5 9JU

£129k

1 Alder Avenue

WN5 9PY

£130k

1 Callander Court

WN5 9RW

2 bed

£117k

1 Ambleside

WN5 9UN

£133k

1 Avon Road

WN5 9ND

£115k

1 Almond Grove

WN5 9PE

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

0.1 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 9BH 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 9BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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