Sold Semi-detached

79 BARNSLEY STREET

WIGAN, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER WN6 7HB

3 beds Listed 24 Mar 2012 (-5188d)

£165,000

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Property details

Last sold

£59,500 Jul 1996

Local average

£216,905 (-23.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,113 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Three bed semi detached
  • Ideal for Wigan town centre
  • Superb presentation
  • Two reception rooms
  • Study area
  • Modern fitted kitchen
  • White family bathroom
  • Upvc double glazing

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

This three bedroom semi detached house offers superb presentation throughout and is within walking distance of Wigan town centre. The property benefits from upvc double glazing, gas central heating, two reception rooms, study area, fitted kitchen, white family bathroom suite and a stunning rear garden. Viewing is essential to appreciate this beautiful family home.
Entrance1.37 x 1.59 (4'6 x 5'3 )
The property is entered via a hardwood double glazed door leading into the vestibule with coved ceiling, dado rail, tiled flooring and a door to:
Hallway1.36 x 4.20 (4'6 x 13'9 )
With a coved ceiling, centre light, decorative arch, radiator, tiled flooring and carpeted stairs to the first floor landing.
Lounge4.22 x 4.92 (13'10 x 16'2 )
To the front elevation with a upvc double glazed bay window, coved ceiling, centre light, radiator, dado rail, feature fireplace with a living flame gas fire and carpeted flooring.
Study Area1.72 x 1.72 (5'8 x 5'8 )
With a upvc double glazed window to the rear, centre light, understairs storage cupboard, cupboard housing the boiler and laminate flooring.
Dining Room4.40 x 5.27 (14'5 x 17'3 )
With upvc double glazed french doors to the side elevation, coved ceiling, centre light, radiator, wall lights, feature fireplace with an electric wood burning stove and laminate flooring.
Kitchen2.74 x 3.76 (9'0 x 12'4 )
To the rear with a upvc double glazed window, inset brass spotlights, coved ceiling, fully fitted with a range of wall and base units in solid pine, complementary worksurfaces over, tiled splashback, sink unit with a mixer tap, plumbed for a washing machine, space for a cooker, extractor fan, plumbed for a dishwasher, radiator and tiled flooring.
Rear Porch2.09 x 1.04 (6'10 x 3'5 )
With a glazed ceiling, upvc double glazed windows and tiled flooring.
LandingSplit level with a glazed ceiling, centre light, loft access and carpeted flooring.
Family Bathroom1.86 x 1.80 (6'1 x 5'11 )
With a upvc double glazed window to the rear, inset chrome spotlights, fully tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring and a three piece suite in white with a three piece suite in white comprising of wc, wash hand basin and a panelled bath with a shower over.
Master Bedroom3.98 x 5.47 (13'1 x 17'11 )
To the front elevation with two upvc double glazed windows, coved ceiling, centre light, radiator, feature fireplace with an electric fire, fitted wardrobes and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Two2.66 x 3.70 (8'9 x 12'2 )
To the rear with a upvc double glazed window, coved ceiling, centre light, radiator and carpeted flooring.
Bedroom Three2.88 x 2.35 (9'5 x 7'9 )
With a upvc double glazed window to the side elevation, coved ceiling, centre light, radiator, fitted wardrobes and carpeted flooring.
ExternalTo the front elevation there is a walled garden with a paved frontage, mature planting and shrubs. There is a stunning garden to the rear with a paved courtyard, lawned areas, wooden playhouse, raised borders with mature planting, wooden shed, security lighting, water tap and is not directly overlooked.
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Listed by

Wigan

Alan Batt Estate Agents

Reference: 22394205

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8486600

Property Details

Street: 79 Barnsley Street

Town: WIGAN

Postcode: WN6 7HB

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 31/10/2011

Work Completed: 05/08/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/07/1996 (29 years ago) £59,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
12 WALKDEN AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JH £278,000 21/11/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 81 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £220,000 28/02/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 105 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £200,000 18/10/2024 Terraced
Same street 101 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £180,000 29/05/2024 Terraced
Same street 107 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £146,680 26/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 113 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £175,000 26/10/2023 Terraced
Same street 125 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £122,750 23/10/2023 Terraced
131 HODGES STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7JE £129,000 17/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 103 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HB £168,650 10/08/2023 Terraced
375 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7PH £212,500 28/07/2023 Semi-detached
61 WALKDEN AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JJ £190,000 27/07/2023 Semi-detached
75 WALKDEN AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JB £197,000 13/07/2023 Semi-detached
182 GIDLOW LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7AW £225,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
17 QUEENSWAY, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JA £225,000 24/04/2023 Semi-detached
34 BUCKLEY STREET WEST, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7PQ £210,000 21/12/2022 Semi-detached
67 BARNSLEY STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7HA £295,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
127 HODGES STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7JE £146,000 18/11/2022 Semi-detached
2 QUEENSWAY, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JA £205,000 16/11/2022 Semi-detached
14 WALKDEN AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JH £165,000 04/11/2022 Semi-detached
43 NORFOLK STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7BH £185,000 10/10/2022 Semi-detached
62 LESSINGHAM AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2HX £230,000 29/09/2022 Semi-detached
32 BUCKLEY STREET WEST, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7PQ £195,000 14/09/2022 Semi-detached
26 GIDLOW AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7PF £185,000 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
57 NORFOLK STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 7BJ £190,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
19 QUEENSWAY, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JA £185,000 20/05/2022 Semi-detached
58 LESSINGHAM AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2HX £305,000 12/05/2022 Semi-detached
24 WALKDEN AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN1 2JH £232,000 31/03/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £173,297 (7 sales)

Area average: £209,225 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 34%
10y growth 38.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wigan. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.2%
5y (index) 29.3%
10y (index) 70.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wigan. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £663/mo
Realistic £737/mo
Optimistic £811/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wigan.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Wigan: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Buckley Street/Barnsley Street 0.1 miles
Shop The Brick Shop - Wigan 0.3 miles
Shop V & D Local 0.3 miles
Train station Wigan Wallgate 0.8 miles
Train station Wigan North Western 0.9 miles
Hospital Leigh Health Centre 6.4 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 8.4 miles
University University of Greater Manchester 8.5 miles
University University of Bolton Orlando Village Residence 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 23 May 2024
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Mar 2018
Beech Hill Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Nov 2022
St John Fisher Catholic High School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Nov 2010
Progress Schools Wigan Other 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 25 Apr 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Beech Hill Lane, WN6 £1,000/mo 3 0.69 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Scot Lane, WN5 £825/mo 3 1.09 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £913/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £114,125
Target investor price (1%) £91,300
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×
Monthly cashflow £147/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).