Sold Terraced

34 STATION ROAD

WIGAN, PARBOLD, LANCASHIRE WN8 7NU

2 beds 1 baths 614 sq ft Listed 21 Jul 2019 (-2524d)

£199,995

Reduced on 16 Sep 2019

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

57 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£175,000 Feb 2022

Price per m²

£3,509/m²

Local average

£123,454 (+62%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,427 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Charming two bed cottage
  • Pretty village setting
  • Enclosed rear garden
  • Off road parking space
  • Next to canal
  • Short walk to train station
  • Double glazing / Central heating
  • 621 SQ.FT. / No chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

These 3 handsome brick built Victorian cottages with stone lintels & walled front gardens have have been at the centre of Village life in Parbold for well over 100 years. Renovated as part of the redevelopment of the old mill they are simply brimming with instant curb appeal with a charming interior that has retained character whilst also offering a perfect layout for any contemporary buyer.

Located on Station Road next to the canal and windmill right in the heart of the village this mid terrace house has a lovely cottage exterior with the added benefit of shared access off Mill Leet Mews with off road parking and an enclosed rear garden.

Inside the cottage vibe continues with a practical layout comprising of an upstairs bathroom, two bedrooms, a charming lounge with central feature fireplace and inset gas fire plus a fitted kitchen with dining area that opens out into the rear garden.

The accommodation will be perfect for a wide range of buyers including young couples looking to buy their first property to someone downsizing.

Available with no chain, other benefits include wooden double glazing and gas central heating.

Listed by

Parbold

Regan & Hallworth ## Aug 2012 ##

Reference: 73051249

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/07/2019

Expiry date: 15/07/2029

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,510

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
  • 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

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 25/02/2022 (4 years ago) £175,000

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
16 MILL LANE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NW £192,000 02/05/2023 Terraced
23 MILL LANE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NW £210,000 11/11/2022 Terraced
17 FAIRHURST DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DJ £185,000 31/10/2022 Terraced
28 ALDER LANE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NN £179,000 09/08/2022 Terraced
20 FAIRHURST DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DJ £175,000 27/09/2021 Terraced
5 MILL LEAT MEWS, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NH £215,000 27/08/2021 Terraced
18 FAIRHURST DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DJ £190,000 20/08/2021 Terraced
5 BRADSHAW LANE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7NQ £235,500 30/07/2021 Terraced
28 BROADMEAD, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7PB £220,000 30/07/2021 Terraced
19 FAIRHURST DRIVE, PARBOLD, WIGAN, WEST LANCASHIRE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 7DJ £145,000 01/07/2021 Terraced

Area average: £194,650 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.6%
10y growth 66.5%

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

1y (index) 5.1%
5y (index) 26.6%
10y (index) 50.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £717/mo
Realistic £797/mo
Optimistic £877/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Lancashire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Headquarters 0.0 miles
Train station Parbold 0.1 miles
Bus stop Parbold, opposite Stocks Tavern 0.1 miles
Bus stop Parbold o/s Railway Station 0.1 miles
Train station Hoscar 1.5 miles
Hospital Children's Outpatients Department 4.5 miles
Hospital Children's A&E 4.5 miles
University Milton House 4.6 miles
University Edge Hill University 4.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 2

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 0.2 miles Outstanding — 24 Jun 2024
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 14 Dec 2023
Newburgh Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 20 Jun 2024
Maharishi Free School Other 1.4 miles Good — 4 Dec 2017
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 17 May 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £99,625
Target investor price (1%) £79,700
  • 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).