69 BRANDRETH DRIVE
WIGAN, PARBOLD, LANCASHIRE WN8 7HB
£315,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
111 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£304,000 Sep 2025
Price per m²
£2,838/m²
Local average
£210,115 (+49.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,961 of 33,755)
Street crime
4 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The property is located within easy access of Parbold village centre and therefore enjoys a very desirable location whilst being situated close to numerous local amenities. The house is set within a short distance of Parbold railway station which is situated upon the Southport to Manchester line and therefore provides direct easy access into Wigan, Southport, Manchester and beyond.
Access to the Motorway Network (M6) is accessed at nearby Standish, whilst Parbold village centre with it's wide variety of shops, restaurants, bistro's and bars not to mention it's scenic canal and countryside walks is also situated within walking distance.
Edge Hill University is located in nearby Ormskirk and Wrightington Hospital is also set within easy access.
The accommodation which is light and flexible throughout briefly comprises; entrance porch, hallway, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom & bathroom suite to the ground floor. To the first floor are two further well proportioned bedrooms and loft/eaves storage, whilst to the exterior are private gardens to the front & rear, along with drive & garage parking.
The property further benefits from the addition of double glazed windows, gas central heating and no further chain delay.
Some modernisation would be required.
Early viewing is essential to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Porch - With double glazed door, ceiling lighting and access into all accommodation.
Hallway - Provides access into kitchen & lounge, ceiling lighting.
Lounge - 5.62 x 3.65 (18'5" x 11'11") - Double glazed window to the front elevation, laminate flooring, radiator panel, tv point, wall & ceiling lighting. Open plan into the dining/garden room
Dining/Garden Room - 3.65 x 2.72 (11'11" x 8'11") - An sunny garden room to the rear of the main dwelling with double glazed windows and double doors leading into the gardens, radiator panel & ceiling lighting
Fitted Kitchen - 4.86 x 2.77 (15'11" x 9'1") - A light dining kitchen area which is fitted with a modern and comprehensive range of wall and base units together with contrasting work surfaces and tiled flooring. Integrated hob, oven and extractor hood, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window and door.
Inner Hallway - Provides access to further ground floor rooms from the lounge, stairs lead to the first floor rooms.
Bedroom - 3.85 x 2.75 (12'7" x 9'0") - Double glazed window, radiator panel & ceiling light point.
Bathroom Suite - 2.77 x 1.95 (9'1" x 6'4") - Fitted with a three piece bath suite comprising; panelled bath with overhead shower, low level wc and wash basin. Partially tiled walls, double glazed frosted window, ceiling lighting.
First Floor -
Stairs & Landing - Stairs lead to the landing area which in turn leads into two further double bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 - 4.36 x 3.27 (14'3" x 10'8") - Double glazed window, radiator panel & ceiling light point. Large walk in wardrobe with double doors.
Bedroom 2 - 4.28 x 2.77 (14'0" x 9'1") - Double glazed window, radiator panel & ceiling light point. Large walk in wardrobe/eaves storage area.
Exterior -
Drive & Garage - A flagged driveway to the font and side of the property provides off road parking for several vehicles. The drive leads to a detached single garage with up and over door.
Gardens - The front garden is terraced and designed for low maintenance. With hedge to the pavement, a gravelled area, brick built enclosing wall and further lawn area.
The rear gardens are larger than anticipated and face in a sunny south easterly direction. The are mainly laid to lawn, fence enclosed with mature shrub and tree borders. A large patio/seating area is located immediately to the rear of the main accommodation.
Material Information -
Tenure - LEASEHOLD 999 years from 01/03/62
Construction - Traditional brick with pitched roof.
Council Tax - West Lancs. Council 2024/25.
Band: D
Charge: £2,270.68
Mobile & Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available - Highest available download speed: 1800 Mbps. Highest available upload speed220 Mbps.
Mobile Signal: Limited/likely dependant upon provider.
Information from Ofcom broadband/mobile checker.
Viewing By Appointment -
Listed by
Ormskirk
Brighouse Wolff
Reference: 159906842
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 18/03/2025
Expiry date: 17/03/2035
Current heating cost: £1,452/year
Potential heating cost: £732/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,063
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/09/2025 (9 months ago) | £304,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 31 BRANDRETH DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HB | £419,995 | 30/11/2023 | Other |
| 16 STATION ROAD, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NU | £371,000 | 10/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 15 BRANDRETH DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HB | £395,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 17 BRANDRETH DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7HB | £382,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £398,998 (3 sales)
Area average: £371,000 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Lancashire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: AYLESCROWN LIMITED (01696344)
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Lancashire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | H. Atherton & Son | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Parbold by Lancaster Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Parbold adj Lancaster Lane | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Reynolds Butchers | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Parbold | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Hoscar | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Children's Outpatients Department | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Children's A&E | 4.7 miles |
| University | Milton House | 4.8 miles |
| University | Edge Hill University | 4.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold | Primary | 0.0 miles | Outstanding — 24 Jun 2024 |
| Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 14 Dec 2023 |
| Newburgh Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 20 Jun 2024 |
| Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 17 Sep 2024 |
| Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Good — 17 May 2023 |
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- 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).