What kind of home is 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB last sold for £68,000 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB use?

The latest EPC at 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB 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 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB in?

15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

Police records around 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The closest primary school to 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (466m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (591m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is Gidlow Lane, 135m away. The nearest bus option is Wigan Bus Station, 795m away.

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15 Birch Street, Wigan, WN6 7EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Birch Street

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

15 Birch Street is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN6 7EB). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in April 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 80.9% above the 2005 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 23% below the postcode norm.

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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 3)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Oct 2010

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

23%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birch Street, Wigan, WN6 7EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Birch Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

23 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.

15 Birch Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£68,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 April 2005Most recent
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7EB: £124,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN6 7EB

On the street

Versus other Birch Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 15 Birch Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£850

Street avg £1,043

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Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 79 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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.

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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

11/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gidlow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School. 27 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 7EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 7EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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