26, Smethurst Lane
26, Smethurst Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record lists 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan as a freehold house sitting on a 246 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests an early-century house with 1,115 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms.
26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan has an estimated sale value of £186,266 and an estimated rental value of £1,034 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5 lies in the borough of Wigan, within the WN5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2008 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan would be worth £195,579, with a potential rental value of £1,085 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £173,227, with a rental value of £961 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan has climbed by £3,867 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £36 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.7%.
Plot Size
26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan occupies a 246 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 40 other houses in this postcode, 29 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 8th largest.
Sold Prices
26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan last changed hands on 30th May 2008, selling for £137,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 65.8% since May 2008.
- Sold May 2008£137,000
- Sold Jul 1999£57,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 540 metres of 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 31, Worsley Street, Wigan, WN5 8BP, a leasehold house, sold at £180,000 on the 9th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in WN5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan as the 8th largest and the 6th most expensive of the 60 addresses on Smethurst Lane, Wigan, WN5.
Against the WN5 postcode district average, it is £6k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mSt John's CofE Primary School
- 600mHighfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
- 600mSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
- 1.0kmDean Trust Wigan
- 1.7kmSt Peter's Catholic High School
- 2.8kmUp Holland High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Pemberton station is the nearest stop to 26, Smethurst Lane, Wigan at 700 metres away.
- 700mPemberton
- 2.1kmOrrell
- 3.0kmGathurst
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
