What was the last sold price for 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE last sold for £344,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

The current EPC rating for 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (2,228 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE use?

The latest EPC at 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE in?

17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

Police records around 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

The closest primary school to 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (544m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Wigan and Leigh College (255m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE?

The closest bus stop to 17a, Market Place, WN1 1PE is Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, 203m away.

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17a, Market Place, Wigan, WN1 1PE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

207 m²

2228 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17a is an end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN1 1PE). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £146,000 is 57.6% below the 2018 sale of £344,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in March 2018.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2013

EPC improved fromG9toE44

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Feb 2022

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Market Place, Wigan, WN1 1PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£146,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£344,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 March 2018Most recent
£344,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in WN1 1PE: £275,000 (2019–2019).

Nearby sales in WN1 1PE

11 Market Place, Wigan, WN1 1PE
Sold Mar 2019
£275,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wigan district page.

Full Wigan report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wigan Wallgate Rail Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wigan and Leigh College. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN1 1PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 1PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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