What type of property is 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA?

3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA last change hands?

3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA last sold for £142,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA?

3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA?

3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA 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.

Where is 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA located?

3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA?

The closest primary school to 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (367m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Fisher Catholic High School (289m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Blackthorn Avenue, WN6 7SA is Blackthorn Avenue, 83m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Blackthorn Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7SA

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Blackthorn Avenue

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

3 Blackthorn Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN6 7SA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Today's modelled estimate of £174,000 is 22.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 31.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £142,000.

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

Outside

DrivewayYes
Notable viewsYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Blackthorn Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Blackthorn Avenue 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.

3 Blackthorn Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£142,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 May 2023Most recent
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7SA: £139,950 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN6 7SA

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 3 Blackthorn Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,945

Street avg £1,661

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Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 70 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 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.

£174k

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3 bed

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3 bed

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1 Bermside Close

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3 bed2 bath

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2 bed1 bath

£184k

1 Barley Brook Street

WN6 7BT

4 bed

£142k

1 Diggle Street

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2 bed1 bath

£133k

1 Cranberry Avenue

WN6 7RR

2 bed1 bath

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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blackthorn Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John Fisher Catholic High School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 7SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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