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Weekly Council
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Weekly list of homes available from Wigan Council
You have six days to bid for a property from 9.00am Thursday to 5.30pm Tuesday.
Please note that bidding is NOT on a first come, first served basis. You can bid at any time during this period via www.wigan.gov.uk so you may wish to place your bid(s) over the weekend or during quieter periods.
Digital support is available at all of the Borough’s libraries if you need assistance in being shown how to bid for yourself or someone else’
Please ensure that we have your current contact details, so that you do not miss out on any offers of properties.
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property.
email: [email protected] website: www.wigan.gov.uk telephone: 01942 486183
Demand for Council housing continues to rise
So far this year we have continued to see an increase in demand for Council properties and would like to make customers aware of this so we can better manage expectations.
We now have over 10,300 customers on the Housing Register, with approximately 3300 customers bidding for properties on a regular basis. Only 1134 Council properties became vacant last year (1.04.20 – 31.03.21), which is considerably lower compared to the previous year when we had 1623 properties. The average number of bids received for each property is 101 and waiting times have substantially increased, even for those homeless and in urgent housing need.
We ask that you consider alternative housing options if these are available to you, which may include. • Renting a private property • Renting a Housing Association property • Home ownership/affordable home ownership • A mutual exchange if you are a secure tenant
Visit what are my housing options on our website for further information. *Figures quoted correct as at 31.03.21
Affordable Home Ownership in Wigan Borough
Wigan Council’s Affordable Homes Scheme is now available on several new housing developments across the borough. Properties are available to purchase either through an interest free equity loan or at a discounted price depending on the development. You will need to secure a mortgage from a lender, and a minimum 5% deposit is required on properties. There are various property types and sizes available with the current schemes available detailed below:
The Fairways, Standish (Persimmon) 2- and 3-bedroom houses Affordable prices from £105,696.50 (with 30% equity loan)
Walmsley Park, Leigh (Persimmon) 3-bedroom houses Affordable Prices from £116,196.50 (with 30% equity loan)
For further details please visit www.wigan.gov.uk/affordablehomeownership
There are several other schemes and options currently available in the borough, including shared ownership. Current schemes available include:
Bridgwater View, Tyldesley – Torus Homes 2- & 3-bedroom houses available through shared ownership with prices starting from £69,997 www.torushomes.co.uk/developments
Lowton Heath, Lowton – Torus Homes 2- & 3-bedroom houses, 2-bedroom flats available through shared ownership with prices starting from £44,000 www.torushomes.co.uk/developments
Pennington Wharf, Leigh – Torus Homes 3-bedroom houses available through shared ownership with prices starting from £75,250 www.torushomes.co.uk/developments
Rothwell’s Farm, Golborne – Heylo 2-bedroom bungalows available through shared ownership with prices starting from £68,495 www.homereach.org.uk There are also other buying options through the Government’s Help to Buy scheme. For further details please visit www.helptobuynw.org.uk/
List of Council and Registered Social Landlord Properties Date: 23rd September 2021
Three Bedroom Houses
Ref Address Area Housing Monthly List Criteria & Special Features Assoc Rent Type 56764 10 Anderton Way, Top Lock 357.54 Need Preference families with children Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1JJ 56774 469 Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill 366.86 Need Preference families with children Wigan, WN6 8RJ East Stairlift to property
56855 13 Commodore Place, Scot Lane 357.63 Need Preference families with children Marsh Green, Wigan, WN5 0QB 56694 43 Spa Road, Atherton, Everest Road 361.23 Need Preference families with children Manchester, M46 9NR
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property. I
Two Bedroom Houses
Ref Address Area Housing Monthly List Criteria & Special Features Assoc Rent Type 56773 152 Falkirk Grove, Norley 336.4 Time Preference families with children Norley Hall, Wigan, Quarry WN5 9XU 56901 9 Hathaway Walk, Ince, Spring View 346.88 Need Preference families with children Wigan, WN3 4PL
56688 12 Cowper Avenue, Poets 336.35 Time Preference families with children Atherton, Manchester, Corner M46 9PD 56594 114 Cameron Street, Wigan Road 323.18 Need Preference families with children Leigh, WN7 5EA Ramp access to rear of property
56769 178 Warrington Road, Butts Bridge 324.87 Time Preference families with children Leigh, WN7 3XE
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property.
One Bedroom Flats
Ref Address Area Housing Floor Monthly List Type Criteria & Special Features Assoc Level Rent 56951 4 St. Marks Newtown Ground 285.44 Need None Avenue, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 0TZ 56912 20 Logwood Worsley Hall 1st 286.52 Need None Avenue, Worsley Central Shower Tray Hall, Wigan, WN5 9RG 56739 99 Ridyard Street, Worsley Hall 1st 241.45 Need None Pemberton, Central Wigan, WN5 9RF 56876 91 Samuel Street, Hindsford 1st 283.18 Need Over 30's Atherton, Manchester, M46 9AY 56689 32 Chaucer Grove, Poets Corner 1st 285.83 Need None Atherton, Manchester, M46 9PA
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property.
Two Bedroom Flats
Ref Address Area Housing Floor Monthly List Criteria & Special Features Assoc Level Rent Type 55516 10 Mannion Scholes Multi 1st 317.55 + Need Over 40's - no children under House, Wigan, Storey 64.74* 12 years WN1 3RJ No cats and dogs allowed Level access shower *Service charge 56757 81 Green Hey, Kitt Green Ground 329.68 Need None Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DQ 56784 145 Ince Green Ince Central 1st 321.1 Need None Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2DA 56920 59 Sussex Close, The Hollins 2nd 317.07 Need None Hindley, Wigan, No cats and dogs allowed WN2 4JX 56945 29a Sandringham Higher Folds 1st 309.01 Need None Drive, Leigh, WN7 North No cats and dogs allowed 2YW
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property.
One Bedroom Bungalows
Ref Address Area Housing Monthly List Criteria & Special Features Assoc Rent Type 56950 11 Hampson Close, Legh Street 292.50 Need Over 55's - preference over 60's Ashton-In-Makerfield, Level access shower Wigan, WN4 9EN
56771 103c North Street, Stubshaw 297.92 Need Over 55's - preference over 60's Ashton-In-Makerfield, Cross Level access shower Wigan, WN4 8TD 56843 5 Marian Place, Bamfurlong 303.98 Need Over 55's - preference over 60's Bamfurlong, Wigan, Level access shower WN2 5LW 47064 3 Longshoot Close, Scholes 405.25 Need Over 55’s maximum of two people Scholes, wigan, wN1 Riverside This property is managed by 3NG Riverside
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property.
Sheltered Accommodation (IHM- Intensive Housing Management Charge)
Ref Address Area Housing Property Monthly List Criteria & Special Assoc Type Rent Type Features 56952 47 Mealhouse Atherton Town 1 Bed 298.22 + Need Over 55's - preference Court, Atherton, Centre Bungalow 49.70 IHM over 60's Manchester, M46 Level access shower 0ED 56702 7a Moss Bank Charity Farm 1 Bed 1st 284.31 + Time Over 55's - preference Court, Leigh, WN7 Floor Flat 49.70 IHM over 60's 4XQ No cats and dogs allowed Shower Tray 56898 13 The Rowans, Mosley Common 1st Floor 243.19 + Need Over 55's - preference Lindale Road, Studio 49.70 IHM over 60's Worsley, Apartment Level access shower Manchester, M28 1BG
Some of our properties are advertised whilst they are still occupied. Please be respectful of the people living in the properties and do not approach them or enter the garden/property
*Please note that if you are in receipt of Housing Benefit, you will still have a charge to pay each week. The charge will be determined by your own individual financial circumstances. What is Sheltered Accommodation? Sheltered accommodation could suit you if you want to live within a scheme in your own home, with your own front door but with the company of other residents, should you want this. To give you peace of mind there is support in place that can be accessed 24/7 via a Scheme manager or a response service. We want sheltered accommodation to be a lively place for residents and the local community where our resident’s skills are celebrated, and lives enriched to keep people living independently and well for longer. We have social events that you can access and there are no rules on when you come and go from the scheme. IHM Charge – what does this cover? To cover the cost of the communal areas and to ensure your security a management fee applies in sheltered accommodation schemes. Many of our sheltered schemes have communal facilities and are therefore subject to the higher fee to pay (maximum £11.40 per week). However, you may be able to get assistance with this fee if you are entitled to housing benefit (maximum £2.01 per week). The fee you pay will depend on which scheme you choose to live in.