What kind of home is 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE last sold for £127,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £43,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1996 and February 2024, 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE rose from £43,000 to £127,000, a change of £84,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

The current EPC rating for 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 8BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE use?

The latest EPC at 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE in?

42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE sits in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

What schools are near 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

The closest primary school to 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (209m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shevington High School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE?

The closest bus stop to 42 Churchfield, WN6 8BE is Parish Hall, 251m away. The nearest rail option is Gathurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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42 Churchfield, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BE

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Churchfield

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

42 Churchfield is a semi-detached house in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 8BE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 40.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 54 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 40 EPCs). Sold February 2024 for £127,000.

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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.

42 Churchfield's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from May 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD66toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Churchfield, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Churchfield has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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 1996.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£127,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2024Most recent
£127,000
+7.6%over 9 years
2 October 2014
£118,000
+24.2%over 10 years
29 April 2004
£95,000
+72.9%over 2 years
25 July 2001
£54,950
+27.8%over 4 years
30 July 1996
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 8BE: £170,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN6 8BE

On the street

Versus other Churchfield homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 42 Churchfield stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £2,085

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£179k

1 Coach House Drive, Shevington

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£168k

1 Cloughwood Crescent, Shevington

WN6 8EP

£167k

1 Bluebell Avenue

WN6 8NR

3 bed

£164k

1 Coronation Road, Standish Lower Ground

WN6 8LG

£199k

1 Beechwood Avenue, Shevington

WN6 8EH

£200k

1 Copperas Close, Shevington

WN6 8BX

£154k

1 Ascroft Avenue

WN6 8PA

£146k

1 Cherry Grove

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Parish Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 8BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 8BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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