Property profile

242Barnsley Street

Map showing 242, Barnsley Street, Wigan

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£190,000

Semi-Detached sold in Wigan West

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Jun 1999
£34,000Change since last sale: +£156,000 (+458%)
Annualised change
+6.5% per yearWigan annualised change (semi-detached) since 1999: +5.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £205 per sq ft
£173 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£33 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Wigan West
£186,000Estimate vs local median: +£4,000 (+1.9%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area102 m² / 1,098 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection06 Sept 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jun 1999£34,000-

Local market

Property prices in Wigan West

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £176
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £190K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Wigan West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigan West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£257,000£259
Semi-Detached47£186,000£205
Terraced88£145,000£158
Flats3£92,500£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigan West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,000£122,000£95,000
2017£165,000£125,995£98,250
2018£144,998£130,000£95,000
2019£153,750£135,000£96,000
2020£185,000£143,500£105,500
2021£210,000£147,000£120,000
2022£218,500£171,000£125,000
2023£249,000£169,000£138,000
2024£236,250£171,000£141,125
2025£257,000£181,000£138,000
2026£232,500£192,000£145,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigan West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£128£101
2017£179£146£108
2018£175£156£112
2019£166£147£108
2020£234£156£114
2021£195£176£125
2022£208£203£137
2023£218£193£144
2024£266£196£157
2025£239£203£158
2026£264£220£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigan West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigan West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN6 7HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2026299, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
03 Jul 2026301, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
02 Jun 2026293, Barnsley Street, Wigan, WN6 7HNOtherLeasehold£145,000
22 Jul 20265, Pearl Street, Wigan, WN6 7HLTerracedLeasehold£140,000
20 Aug 20259, Pearl Street, Wigan, WN6 7HLTerracedLeasehold£145,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
238 Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold86 m²£200,000 (2024)
250, Barnsley Street, Wigan-81 m²-
252, Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold88 m²£160,000 (2017)
254, Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold97 m²£133,000 (2011)
256, Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold102 m²£102,500 (2013)
258, Barnsley Street, Wigan-112 m²-
262, Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold75 m²£41,000 (1996)
264 Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold70 m²£142,000 (2023)
268 Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold67 m²£190,000 (2024)
270, Barnsley Street, WiganLeasehold71 m²£125,000 (2018)

Area insights for WN6 7HS

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Overview

Postcode WN6 7HS is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Beech Hill area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year. The median sale price in Wigan West is £160,000 (around £176 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £190,000. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Beech Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,111 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Beech Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Beech Hill is £39,795 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 253 ft away from WN6 7HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Beech Hill near WN6 7HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
9,208.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.11(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.73(-29%)
Shoplifting
8.71(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.37(-18%)
Burglary
6.7(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
95.19%
Other White
6
2.06%
Indian
3
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.34%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
32.77%
No qualifications
40
17.02%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.62%
Apprenticeship
21
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
46.62%
Owns outright
51
38.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.78%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Schools

In the WN6 7HS postcode area, located within Beech Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WN6 7HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miSecondarySt John Fisher Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN6 7HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN6 7HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miV & D Local431 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PNWalking directions to V & D Local
0.1 miTesco Express410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7PLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPatson's196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7QAWalking directions to Patson's
0.4 miMesnes Road Convenience Store31 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DGWalking directions to Mesnes Road Convenience Store