What type of property is 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

The current EPC rating for 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 56% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN1 1RZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ heated?

The latest EPC at 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ have?

5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ 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.

Where is 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ located?

5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

The closest primary school to 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (758m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (389m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ?

The closest bus stop to 5b, Park Crescent, WN1 1RZ is Park Crescent, 71m away. The nearest bus option is Wigan Bus Station, 510m away.

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5b, Park Crescent, Wigan, WN1 1RZ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5b

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

5b is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN1 1RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 62 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (62–155 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 62 m² it sits well below the postcode median (140 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Nov 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Dec 2023from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE49toD65

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 5b, Park Crescent, Wigan, WN1 1RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5b, Park Crescent, Wigan, WN1 1RZ

2decisions11documents9nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Apr 2008
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
To insert french doors and balustrade in place of existing rear window at first floor flat.
New Windows
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
A/08/70833
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More recent applications — locked
Change of UseJul 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 1RZ: £220,000 (2024–2015).

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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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 1RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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