What kind of home is 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What did 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL sell for?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL last sold for £485,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (2,153 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL had any planning applications?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL in?

1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL sits in Standish, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN1 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

The closest primary school to 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL is Woodfield Primary School (996m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Fisher Catholic High School (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Mere Oaks, WN1 2SL is Mere Oaks, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Mere Oaks, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2SL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

200 m²

2153 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Mere Oaks

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

1 Mere Oaks is a five-bedroom detached house in Standish, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2014). Today's modelled estimate of £636,000 is 31.1% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
StudyYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

1 Mere Oaks sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Mere Oaks, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Mere Oaks, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2SL

1decisions27documents14nearby

Feb 2008
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
To erect 14no. dwellinghouse and garages. (Reserved matters of A/06/66949).Condition 4: Article Three, Removal of permitted development rights.
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
A/07/70373
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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.

1 Mere Oaks valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£636,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 December 2014Most recent
£485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 2SL: £520,000 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in WN1 2SL

On the street

Versus other Mere Oaks homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Mere Oaks lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,425

Street avg £2,696

Strongly below

Floor Area

200 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 11 years

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wigan report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mere Oaks — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Woodfield Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN1 2SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 2SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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