8, Washburn Close, BL5 3LD

8 Washburn Close is a 245 m² / 2,637 sq ft detached home in Westhoughton. It sold for £170,000 in December 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £375k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £497k to £799k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2003 £170,000 25.0% 23.1%
Aug 2002 £127,500 na na
Internal area
245 square metres (2,637 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £693 per square metre (£64 per square foot) in Dec 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £1,531 per square metre (£142 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2003 £170,000 £694 £375,205 £1,531
Aug 2002 £127,500 £520 £355,164 £1,450

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 245 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £375,205. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Westhoughton are now selling for between £2,030 and £3,260 per square metre (£188 and £302 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 245 m², this implies a valuation between £497,000 and £799,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
267 square metres (2,874 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
28 October 2025 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
245 sqm (2,637 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

8 Washburn Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £375,205.
  • Based on an internal area of 245 m² and recent prices in Westhoughton, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £497,000 to £799,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 8 Washburn Close last sold for £170,000 in December 2003.

HouseMetric shows 8 Washburn Close as 245 m² (2,637 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 28 October 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 8 Washburn Close was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

8 Washburn Close is in postcode BL5 3LD, in Westhoughton. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Washburn Close, BL5 3LD or analysis of the Westhoughton property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.