Sold STC Town house

7 GRIMSHAW PARK

WIGAN, ABRAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WN2 5YW

4 beds 1 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 8 Jul 2023 (-1071d)

£195,000

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# 4 bedroom town house for sale (WN2 5YW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 GRIMSHAW PARK, WIGAN, ABRAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WN2 5YW |
| Price | £195,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards |
| Floor area | 97 m² |
| Last sold | £190,000 May 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Expiry date:** 04/07/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £625/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/0951-0016-5293-8897-9200)

## Description

The Property

***NOT OVERLOOKED TO REAR***THREE/FOUR BEDROOMS***

This is a fabulous opportunity to purchase a modern three storey town house, affording 3 or 4 bedrooms with quality décor & fixtures throughout.

The property is positioned down a private cul-de-sac and offers playing field views to the rear aspect. The location offers commuter links to Wigan, Golborne & Leigh, access to good local schools, and canal side walks close by.

The modern accommodation offers approximately 1,122 Sq. Ft of well laid out living space, which comprises of the entrance hall, integral garage, utility room, cloakroom w/c, and bedroom 4  / office to the ground floor.

Up on the first floor you will find the living room which features Juliet Balcony French Doors looking out over the rear aspect, and the stunning fitted kitchen affording integrated appliances - including oven / hob / wine cooler / fridge freezer & microwave.

Up on the second floor are the master bedroom, tow further bedrooms, and the family bathroom suite.

Externally you find a two car driveway and artificial lawn to the front aspect, whilst the rear garden features laid to lawn and is not overlooked.

To book a viewing 24/7 just click on the brochure link or call Purplebricks.

**Property ownership information**

Ground rent review period: No review period

Service charge review period: No review period

Lease end date: 01/01/3015

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.

If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/137098820/339291) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/137098820/339295) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 GRIMSHAW PARK, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YW | £190,000 | 03/05/2024 | Terraced |
| 7 GRIMSHAW PARK, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YW | £140,000 | 29/09/2016 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 241 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ | £120,000 | 01/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 239 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ | £132,914 | 18/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 440 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX | £85,000 | 08/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 481 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY | £110,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 384 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA | £100,500 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 499 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY | £88,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 441 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XB | £110,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 EGERTON STREET, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RW | £125,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 PARKFIELDS, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XR | £195,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 400 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX | £110,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 342 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA | £130,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 416 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX | £52,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 233 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ | £102,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 401 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XB | £92,000 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 306 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA | £86,000 | 11/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 398 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX | £105,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 KINGSDOWN ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RN | £120,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 351 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RJ | £82,000 | 20/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 THORNVALE, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YF | £100,000 | 13/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 485 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY | £109,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 2 GRIMSHAW PARK, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YW | £165,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £165,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £107,721 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £139,582 (72 Terraced, WN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +39.7%

## 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):** £773/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Warrington Road, WN2 | £950/mo | 4 | 0.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Lily Lane, WN2 | £900/mo | 4 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £40/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.8%

*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:** £2,010/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 29.9%
- **10y growth:** 90.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wigan; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 28.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 69.8%

## 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 (992 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£190,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£2,010/m²

Local average

£139,582 (+39.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,602 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Modern Three Storey Town House
Three / Four Bedrooms
Integral Garage & Two Car Driveway
Utility Room & W/C
Desirable Location / Transport Links To Manchester
Ideal First Time Buy

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

The Property
*NOT OVERLOOKED TO REAR*THREE/FOUR BEDROOMS*
This is a fabulous opportunity to purchase a modern three storey town house, affording 3 or 4 bedrooms with quality décor & fixtures throughout.
The property is positioned down a private cul-de-sac and offers playing field views to the rear aspect. The location offers commuter links to Wigan, Golborne & Leigh, access to good local schools, and canal side walks close by.
The modern accommodation offers approximately 1,122 Sq. Ft of well laid out living space, which comprises of the entrance hall, integral garage, utility room, cloakroom w/c, and bedroom 4 / office to the ground floor.
Up on the first floor you will find the living room which features Juliet Balcony French Doors looking out over the rear aspect, and the stunning fitted kitchen affording integrated appliances - including oven / hob / wine cooler / fridge freezer & microwave.
Up on the second floor are the master bedroom, tow further bedrooms, and the family bathroom suite.
Externally you find a two car driveway and artificial lawn to the front aspect, whilst the rear garden features laid to lawn and is not overlooked.
To book a viewing 24/7 just click on the brochure link or call Purplebricks.

Property ownership information**

Ground rent review period: No review period

Service charge review period: No review period

Lease end date: 01/01/3015

Disclaimer for virtual viewingsSome or all information pertaining to this property may have been provided solely by the vendor, and although we always make every effort to verify the information provided to us, we strongly advise you to make further enquiries before continuing.
If you book a viewing or make an offer on a property that has had its valuation conducted virtually, you are doing so under the knowledge that this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and that we may not have been able to access the premises to confirm the information or test any equipment. We therefore strongly advise you to make further enquiries before completing your purchase of the property to ensure you are happy with all the information provided.

Listed by

covering Wigan

Purplebricks

Reference: 137098820

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 05/07/2023

Expiry date: 04/07/2033

Current heating cost: £625/year

Potential heating cost: £625/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

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

epc

Price history

36% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/05/2024 (2 years ago)	£190,000	+35.7%
Sold	29/09/2016 (9 years ago)	£140,000	—

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
241 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ	£120,000	01/02/2025	Terraced
239 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ	£132,914	18/12/2023	Terraced
440 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX	£85,000	08/11/2023	Terraced
481 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY	£110,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
384 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA	£100,500	18/08/2023	Terraced
499 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY	£88,000	02/05/2023	Terraced
441 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XB	£110,000	16/12/2022	Terraced
11 EGERTON STREET, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RW	£125,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
33 PARKFIELDS, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XR	£195,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
400 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX	£110,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
342 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA	£130,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
416 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX	£52,000	16/09/2022	Terraced
233 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RQ	£102,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
401 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XB	£92,000	29/07/2022	Terraced
306 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XA	£86,000	11/07/2022	Terraced
398 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XX	£105,000	23/05/2022	Terraced
17 KINGSDOWN ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RN	£120,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
351 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5RJ	£82,000	20/04/2022	Terraced
51 THORNVALE, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YF	£100,000	13/04/2022	Terraced
485 WARRINGTON ROAD, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5XY	£109,000	04/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 2 GRIMSHAW PARK, ABRAM, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN2 5YW	£165,000	29/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £165,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £107,721 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.9%

10y growth 90.3%

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

1y (index) -0.6%

5y (index) 28.9%

10y (index) 69.8%

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: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WN2 5YW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Warrington Road/Park Lane	0.0 miles
Shop	Abram Pharmacy	0.1 miles
Shop	The Sister Studios	0.1 miles
Train station	Bryn	2.4 miles
Train station	Ince	2.4 miles
Hospital	NHS Atherleigh Park	2.8 miles
Hospital	Leigh Infirmary	3.3 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	6.6 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

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
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2017
Holy Family Catholic Academy	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 22 Jul 2019
Platt Bridge Community School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 25 Sep 2024
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 20 May 2024
Newbridge Learning Community	Other	1.3 miles	Good — 30 Nov 2012

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
4 Bed Terraced House, Warrington Road, WN2	£950/mo	4	0.06 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Lily Lane, WN2	£900/mo	4	0.73 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £925/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 5.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 17.6×

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

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.8%

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).

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