1, Forbes Close
1, Forbes Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 1, Forbes Close, Wigan is a modern leasehold house with 807 ft2 of internal area.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 1, Forbes Close, Wigan is £235,034 and the estimated rental value is £1,144 per month.
Forbes Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 is located in the borough of Wigan within the WN2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, Forbes Close, Wigan has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2022.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 1, Forbes Close, Wigan is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £246,785 and a rental value of £1,201 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £218,581 and a rental value of £1,063 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 1, Forbes Close, Wigan has risen by £2,834 (1.2%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £34 per month (3.0%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
Energy Efficiency
1, Forbes Close, Wigan has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Feb 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 1, Forbes Close, Wigan was last sold on 16th September 2022 for £240,000 and was recorded as a leasehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since September 2022, the market for similar properties has dropped by 4.5%.
- Sold Sep 2022£240,000
- Sold Jul 1995£62,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 1, Forbes Close, Wigan within a radius of 710 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 28, Ward Street, Wigan, WN2 2QH, a leasehold house which sold for £192,000 on the 27th February 2026.
Read more about house prices in WN2.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Forbes Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 has a total of 28 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 1, Forbes Close, Wigan is the 27th largest and the 27th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £49k more expensive than the average property in WN2.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mCastle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
- 900mHindley All Saints CofE Primary School
- 900mSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
- 1.2kmOutwood Academy Hindley
- 2.5kmDean Trust Rose Bridge
- 3.8kmWesthoughton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 1, Forbes Close, Wigan is Hindley station, which is 200 metres away.
- 200mHindley
- 2.6kmInce (Manchester)
- 3.6kmWesthoughton
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
