1a, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HA
About 1a
1a is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN6 7HA). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 80% above the 2012 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£109/sq ft) was about 70.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 81 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 25 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1a 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.
Sales history & valuation
1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£95,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
2 April 2012Most recent
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7HA: £160,000 (2024–2021).
Versus other Barnsley Street homes
On floor area, 1a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,173
Street avg £1,018
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 6.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
11/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Gidlow Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School. 25 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB







