DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Wigan
Wigan borough is made up of several former mining and mill towns, including Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Red-brick Victorian terraces are common, alongside large post-war council estates and many new estates built on former colliery and industrial land. Prices are among the lowest in Greater Manchester, and private renting rose quickly between 2011 and 2021 though it stays below the national level. Much of the private rented stock is older terraces and ex-council houses.
Homes sold in Wigan in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1,302 | £207,785 |
| Terraced | 1,164 | £144,761 |
| Detached | 599 | £342,701 |
| Flat or maisonette | 150 | £113,118 |
| Other | 139 | £350,353 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Wigan check-in
- Victorian terraces: photograph back yards, outhouses, damp in rear kitchens and the condition of back alleys and gates.
- Older homes in former mining areas: note any cracks in walls, sticking doors or uneven floors that could point to movement.
- Ex-council houses and maisonettes: record communal areas, bin stores, fences and any garages in blocks.
- New-build estates in Standish, Leigh and Golborne: check sealant, flooring and snagging marks, and who maintains shared land.
- Flats over shops in town centres: note separate entrances, meter cupboards and rear fire escapes.
- Homes near the canal and flashes: photograph any damp, gutters and gardens prone to waterlogging.
Do it yourself in Wigan
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Inventories in Wigan: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Wigan?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Wigan?
£741 a month (ONS, May 2026), up 7.5% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Wigan postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Wigan?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in any part of the borough. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Wigan?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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