Sold STC Semi-detached

122 POOLSTOCK

WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER WN3 5EW

3 beds 1 baths 95 m² Listed 13 Jun 2025 (-416d)

£160,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WN3 5EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 122 POOLSTOCK, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER WN3 5EW |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £150,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 01/06/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £816/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,515

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- 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/1535-0026-3500-0902-1202)

## Description

Internally, the layout includes two well-proportioned reception rooms providing flexible living and dining areas, a conservatory overlooking the garden, and a dated kitchen that offers excellent potential for redesign. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms—two doubles and a single—as well as a family bathroom.

Outside, the property boasts a sizeable rear garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or future extension (subject to planning). To the front, a private driveway provides convenient off-street parking.

Although in need of modernisation throughout, this property represents a fantastic investment opportunity or the chance to create a long-term family home tailored to your taste.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential on offer.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163301255/325073) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 122 POOLSTOCK, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EW | £150,000 | 13/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX | £190,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 27 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA | £127,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 157 POOLSTOCK, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DU | £109,000 | 21/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP | £194,750 | 17/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 1 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP | £194,750 | 11/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP | £166,250 | 30/08/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 9 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA | £175,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HYDE CLOSE, WORSLEY MESNES, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5ED | £134,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA | £122,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MORTON AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EL | £71,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA | £158,000 | 24/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 POOL STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5BT | £121,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA | £125,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 GRANGE AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EN | £98,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HELMSMAN WAY, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DJ | £131,000 | 11/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 CARLTON STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HB | £155,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 7 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX | £168,000 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX | £180,000 | 16/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DY | £108,000 | 15/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 19 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA | £65,000 | 07/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £139,638 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £181,489 (52 Semi-detached, WN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.8%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £93,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £74,400

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,684/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 32.5%
- **10y growth:** 29%

## 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

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

95 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£150,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£1,684/m²

Local average

£181,489 (-11.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,552 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Three bedroom semi detached
EPC - C
Two reception rooms
Rear garden
Great for first time buyers
Driveway

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This generously sized three-bedroom semi-detached property offers an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home. Set in a popular residential area, the house features two reception rooms, a conservatory, and a large garden to the rear—perfect for families or those seeking space to grow and improve.
Internally, the layout includes two well-proportioned reception rooms providing flexible living and dining areas, a conservatory overlooking the garden, and a dated kitchen that offers excellent potential for redesign. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms—two doubles and a single—as well as a family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts a sizeable rear garden, ideal for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or future extension (subject to planning). To the front, a private driveway provides convenient off-street parking.
Although in need of modernisation throughout, this property represents a fantastic investment opportunity or the chance to create a long-term family home tailored to your taste.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential on offer.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Wigan

Breakey & Co

Reference: 163301255

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 02/06/2025

Expiry date: 01/06/2035

Current heating cost: £816/year

Potential heating cost: £767/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,515

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
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)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£150,000	—

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
25 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX	£190,000	09/01/2026	Semi-detached
27 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA	£127,000	21/11/2025	Semi-detached
157 POOLSTOCK, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DU	£109,000	21/01/2025	Semi-detached
11 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP	£194,750	17/09/2024	Semi-detached
1 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP	£194,750	11/09/2024	Semi-detached
5 ELIOT DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5TP	£166,250	30/08/2024	Semi-detached
9 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA	£175,000	02/12/2022	Semi-detached
11 HYDE CLOSE, WORSLEY MESNES, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5ED	£134,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
21 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA	£122,000	29/07/2022	Semi-detached
13 MORTON AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EL	£71,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
58 TIPPING STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HA	£158,000	24/05/2022	Semi-detached
25 POOL STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5BT	£121,000	18/05/2022	Semi-detached
25 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA	£125,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
1 GRANGE AVENUE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EN	£98,000	11/02/2022	Semi-detached
15 HELMSMAN WAY, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DJ	£131,000	11/01/2022	Semi-detached
4 CARLTON STREET, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5HB	£155,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
7 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX	£168,000	28/09/2021	Semi-detached
14 FIELDERS CLOSE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5AX	£180,000	16/09/2021	Semi-detached
8 POOLSTOCK LANE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5DY	£108,000	15/09/2021	Semi-detached
19 MOTTRAM DRIVE, WIGAN, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN3 5EA	£65,000	07/09/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £139,638 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.5%

10y growth 29%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Galloways	0.0 miles
Shop	PRM Poolstock	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Poolstock Lane/Grange Avenue	0.1 miles
Train station	Wigan North Western	0.7 miles
Train station	Wigan Wallgate	0.8 miles
Hospital	Thomas Linacre Outpatient Centre	1.1 miles
Hospital	Royal Albert Edward Infirmary	1.7 miles
University	University of Greater Manchester	8.7 miles
University	University of Chester - Warrington Campus	9.0 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
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 11 Nov 2013
St James' Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 7 Mar 2011
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2023
Expanse Learning Wigan School	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 28 Apr 2022
Hawkley Hall High School	Secondary	0.8 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%

Max investor price (0.8%) £93,000

Target investor price (1%) £74,400

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).