Sold Semi-detached

7 FERN CLOSE

WIGAN, SHEVINGTON, GREATER MANCHESTER WN6 8BL

3 beds 1 baths 85 m² Listed 10 Sep 2025 (-327d)

£235,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WN6 8BL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 FERN CLOSE, WIGAN, SHEVINGTON, GREATER MANCHESTER WN6 8BL |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £246,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/03/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,525/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,600

### Recommendations
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/5017-4117-7002-0777-1202)

## Description

Tucked away in a quiet, small cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Shevington village, this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers stylish, modern living with a host of recent upgrades throughout. Boasting an attractive imprinted concrete driveway with space for two cars and newly fitted Rock doors, the home is move-in ready and perfect for those seeking comfort, convenience, and charm.Step inside to a welcoming entrance hallway with double doors opening to a practical utility cupboard, complete with a washing machine. The bright and spacious lounge is located at the front of the home, featuring a fireplace and an abundance of natural light. A sleek, recently fitted bathroom includes a double walk-in shower and sink, complemented by a separate room with an additional sink and WC.The stunning master bedroom is positioned to the rear, with French doors leading out to a beautifully maintained, south-facing patio garden—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. This serene space also includes fitted wardrobes, offering ample storage. The brand new kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a hob, oven, and dishwasher, and also provides direct access to the garden.Upstairs, you’ll find two further generous double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes. Outside, the low-maintenance garden includes a versatile timber outbuilding and enjoys all-day sunshine.With all major fittings—kitchen, bathroom, boiler, and doors—installed within the last few years, this home offers peace of mind and modern efficiency. Ideally located just a short stroll from local amenities, scenic countryside walks, and only 10 minutes’ drive from Junction 27 of the M6.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166821596/355531) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/166821596/355532) - Energy Performance Certificate

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4555928
- **Address:** 7 Fern Close, Shevington, WN6 8BL
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/03/2007
- **Work Completed:** 13/02/2007
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 FERN CLOSE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BL | £246,000 | 26/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 7 FERN CLOSE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BL | £63,500 | 29/09/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AH | £195,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 LOWER LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BY | £270,000 | 19/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 5 FERN CLOSE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BL | £210,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8HB | £175,000 | 19/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 52 OLD LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AS | £130,000 | 07/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 GILL AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BB | £175,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 OLD LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AS | £205,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 87 COACH HOUSE DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AU | £147,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 COACH HOUSE DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AX | £187,000 | 05/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 ELNUP AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AT | £176,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 70 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU | £175,000 | 20/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE | £170,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 CHURCH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BD | £210,000 | 11/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 58 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU | £200,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU | £220,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE | £185,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BT | £187,500 | 17/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 94 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU | £179,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE | £210,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CENTRAL DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BA | £204,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 LOWER LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BY | £228,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £210,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £191,425 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £214,921 (87 Semi-detached, WN6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £670/mo
- **Realistic:** £744/mo
- **Optimistic:** £818/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 End Terrace, Fleming Court, WN6 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £40/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.7%

*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:** £2,765/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.7%
- **10y growth:** 43%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 6%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 74.1%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

85 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£246,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,765/m²

Local average

£214,921 (+9.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,678 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Beautifully Presented Semi Detached Dormer Bungalow
Three Bedrooms
Driveway Parking
Newly Fitted Kitchen
Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Listed by

Standish

Tracy Phillips Estates Limited

Reference: 166821596

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/03/2023

Expiry date: 29/03/2033

Current heating cost: £1,525/year

Potential heating cost: £955/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,600

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

Recommendations

Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4555928

Property Details

Street: 7 Fern Close

Town: Shevington

Postcode: WN6 8BL

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/03/2007

Work Completed: 13/02/2007

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

287% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/01/2026 (6 months ago)	£246,000	+287.4%
Sold	29/09/2000 (25 years ago)	£63,500	—

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
33 WILLOWBROOK DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AH	£195,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
7 LOWER LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BY	£270,000	19/12/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 5 FERN CLOSE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BL	£210,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
19 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8HB	£175,000	19/09/2025	Semi-detached
52 OLD LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AS	£130,000	07/02/2025	Semi-detached
19 GILL AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BB	£175,000	01/12/2023	Semi-detached
54 OLD LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AS	£205,000	01/12/2023	Semi-detached
87 COACH HOUSE DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AU	£147,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
2 COACH HOUSE DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AX	£187,000	05/10/2023	Semi-detached
32 ELNUP AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8AT	£176,000	01/09/2023	Semi-detached
70 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU	£175,000	20/07/2023	Semi-detached
36 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE	£170,000	19/05/2023	Semi-detached
43 CHURCH LANE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BD	£210,000	11/05/2023	Semi-detached
58 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU	£200,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
88 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU	£220,000	21/11/2022	Semi-detached
48 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE	£185,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
2 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BT	£187,500	17/11/2022	Semi-detached
94 LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BU	£179,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
3 CHURCHFIELD, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BE	£210,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
31 CENTRAL DRIVE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BA	£204,000	29/09/2022	Semi-detached
6 LOWER LYNDON AVENUE, SHEVINGTON, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN6 8BY	£228,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £210,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £191,425 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.7%

10y growth 43%

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

1y (index) 6%

5y (index) 32.6%

10y (index) 74.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £670/mo

Realistic £744/mo

Optimistic £818/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 WN6 8BL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shevington Lane/Fern Close	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Old Lane/Shevington Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.3 miles
Shop	Premier Appley Bridge	1.0 miles
Train station	Gathurst	1.0 miles
Train station	Appley Bridge	1.3 miles
Hospital	Wrightington Hospital	1.4 miles
Hospital	Royal Albert Edward Infirmary	2.7 miles
University	Edge Hill University	7.5 miles
University	Milton House	7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023
Millbrook Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2013
Shevington High School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 2 Feb 2017
Fir Tree College	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
Shevington Vale Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2022

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 End Terrace, Fleming Court, WN6	£1,100/mo	3	0.5 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,000

Gross yield 5.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.8×

Monthly cashflow £40/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.7%

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).