# 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/166821596/355503) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 25](/listings/photos/166821596/355504) - Photo 25 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/166821596/355505) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 15](/listings/photos/166821596/355506) - Photo 15 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/166821596/355507) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/166821596/355508) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/166821596/355509) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/166821596/355510) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/166821596/355511) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/166821596/355512) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/166821596/355513) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/166821596/355514) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/166821596/355515) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/166821596/355516) - Photo 1 - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/166821596/355517) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/166821596/355518) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/166821596/355519) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 8](/listings/photos/166821596/355520) - Photo 8 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/166821596/355521) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/166821596/355522) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/166821596/355523) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/166821596/355524) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/166821596/355525) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/166821596/355526) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/166821596/355527) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 29](/listings/photos/166821596/355528) - Photo 29 - ![Photo 30](/listings/photos/166821596/355529) - Photo 30 - ![Photo 27](/listings/photos/166821596/355530) - Photo 27 ## 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:** 19.9% - **10y growth:** 44% ## 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)