Sold STC Semi-detached

445 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD

WIGAN, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, GREATER MANCHESTER WN4 0NA

3 beds 1 baths 818 sq ft Listed 5 Aug 2024 (-681d)

£219,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (WN4 0NA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 445 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, WIGAN, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, GREATER MANCHESTER WN4 0NA |
| Price | £219,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £205,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £919/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,530

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£30)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0350-2233-4480-2704-3045)

## Description

These notable features include a fantastic location next to a farm with open sunny aspects to side and rear, great initial kerb-appeal, set back from the most sought after section of Downall Green Road and spacious extended accommodation comprising three bedrooms, rear sitting room and good sized kitchen.

Benefiting from a chain-free sale, the property does require modernising but has recently benefited from significant external upgrades that include a new roof, repointing to side and chimney plus a relatively new shower room inside. The property provides buyers with a blank canvas brimming with possibilities for the next occupants to infuse it with their personal touch.

Outside there are enclosed gardens to front and rear with pretty lawned front and rear gardens together with a long driveway leading to a detached garage.

An inspection is imperative to fully appreciate the extraordinary setting, the captivating panoramas, and the fantastic living space this home provides.

We are advised that the tenure is leasehold with 999 Year lease From 1 May 1956. Council tax band is B. We are advised there is a ground rent payable each year and advise any prospective buyers obtain full details prior to making an offer.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/151002158/373056) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/151002158/373057) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/151002158/373058) - Kitchen
- ![Shower](/listings/photos/151002158/373059) - Shower
- ![Bed](/listings/photos/151002158/373060) - Bed
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/151002158/373061) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/151002158/373062) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/151002158/373063) - Kitchen
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/151002158/373064) - Hall
- ![Bed](/listings/photos/151002158/373065) - Bed
- ![Bed](/listings/photos/151002158/373066) - Bed
- ![Garage](/listings/photos/151002158/373067) - Garage
- ![Front](/listings/photos/151002158/373068) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/151002158/373069) - Garden
- ![Drive](/listings/photos/151002158/373070) - Drive
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/151002158/373071) - Garden
- ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/151002158/373072) - Photo 17
- ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/151002158/373073) - Photo 18

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/151002158/373074) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 445 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA | £205,000 | 17/01/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 331 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NB | £182,000 | 15/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CORONATION STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NH | £145,000 | 11/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL | £150,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 359 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA | £205,000 | 21/09/2023 | Detached |
| 45 BROCSTEDES AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NJ | £120,000 | 12/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 THE BRAMBLES, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0RB | £195,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 466 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA | £555,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 357 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA | £193,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 POPLAR AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QW | £147,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL | £130,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ELM AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QN | £180,000 | 14/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 BOOTHS BROW ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NG | £180,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 FERNLEA GROVE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0RF | £167,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL | £165,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 DELLSIDE CLOSE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0ND | £168,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BOLTON STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QG | £165,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 CORONATION STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NH | £155,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 277 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NB | £150,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 16 DELLSIDE CLOSE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0ND | £160,000 | 18/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £317,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £159,938 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £191,206 (41 Semi-detached, WN4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +15%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wigan). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £663/mo
- **Realistic:** £737/mo
- **Optimistic:** £811/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Wigan (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Low Bank Road, WN4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Coralin Way, WN4 | £1,095/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Old Road, WN4 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,048/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £109,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,095/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £94/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,894/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.1%
- **10y growth:** 63.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wigan; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

76 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£205,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£2,894/m²

Local average

£191,206 (+15%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,503 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Traditional bungalow in prime location
Lovely open views to side & rear
Pretty gardens & ample parking
Detached garage
Three bedrooms
Brimming with potential & No chain
Gas central heating / Double glazing
955 SQ.FT.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This superb semi-detached true bungalow has several key features that makes it stand out from your typical bungalow and makes it an incredibly rare and highly desirable prospect for anyone looking for a property offering spacious 'one-floor' living.

These notable features include a fantastic location next to a farm with open sunny aspects to side and rear, great initial kerb-appeal, set back from the most sought after section of Downall Green Road and spacious extended accommodation comprising three bedrooms, rear sitting room and good sized kitchen.

Benefiting from a chain-free sale, the property does require modernising but has recently benefited from significant external upgrades that include a new roof, repointing to side and chimney plus a relatively new shower room inside. The property provides buyers with a blank canvas brimming with possibilities for the next occupants to infuse it with their personal touch.

Outside there are enclosed gardens to front and rear with pretty lawned front and rear gardens together with a long driveway leading to a detached garage.

An inspection is imperative to fully appreciate the extraordinary setting, the captivating panoramas, and the fantastic living space this home provides.

We are advised that the tenure is leasehold with 999 Year lease From 1 May 1956. Council tax band is B. We are advised there is a ground rent payable each year and advise any prospective buyers obtain full details prior to making an offer.

Listed by

Wigan

Regan & Hallworth ## Aug 2012 ##

Reference: 151002158

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/08/2024

Expiry date: 06/08/2034

Current heating cost: £919/year

Potential heating cost: £823/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,530

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£205,000	—

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
331 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NB	£182,000	15/08/2025	Semi-detached
12 CORONATION STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NH	£145,000	11/07/2025	Semi-detached
5 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL	£150,000	10/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 359 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA	£205,000	21/09/2023	Detached
45 BROCSTEDES AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NJ	£120,000	12/09/2023	Semi-detached
9 THE BRAMBLES, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0RB	£195,000	14/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 466 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA	£555,000	31/10/2022	Detached
Same street 357 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NA	£193,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
31 POPLAR AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QW	£147,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
4 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL	£130,000	24/06/2022	Semi-detached
5 ELM AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QN	£180,000	14/06/2022	Semi-detached
31 BOOTHS BROW ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NG	£180,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
20 FERNLEA GROVE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0RF	£167,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
8 LILAC AVENUE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QL	£165,000	30/03/2022	Semi-detached
20 DELLSIDE CLOSE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0ND	£168,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
2 BOLTON STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WN4 0QG	£165,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
7 CORONATION STREET, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NH	£155,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
277 DOWNALL GREEN ROAD, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0NB	£150,000	28/09/2021	Semi-detached
16 DELLSIDE CLOSE, ASHTON IN MAKERFIELD, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN4 0ND	£160,000	18/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £317,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £159,938 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.1%

10y growth 63.9%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WN4 0NA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Booth's Brow Road/Downall Green Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Downall Green Road/Booths Brow Road	0.1 miles
Shop	The Store	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Train station	Bryn	0.7 miles
Train station	Garswood	0.8 miles
Hospital	Fairfield Hospital	3.6 miles
Hospital	Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre	3.8 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	7.5 miles
University	Edge Hill University	9.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Criminal damage and arson	4
Anti-social behaviour	2
Drugs	2
Shoplifting	2
Burglary	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	18

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Learn 4 Life School	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 28 Nov 2022
Rectory CofE Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Requires improvement — 12 Jun 2024
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Garswood Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 12 Sep 2017
Landgate School, Bryn	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 11 Jan 2017

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 Semi-Detached House, Low Bank Road, WN4	£1,100/mo	3	0.59 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Coralin Way, WN4	£1,095/mo	3	0.63 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Old Road, WN4	£950/mo	3	0.81 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,048/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £136,875

Target investor price (1%) £109,500

Gross yield 6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×

Monthly cashflow £94/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 1.8%

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).