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5 Wessex Close, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2TJ

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Wessex Close

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

5 Wessex Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Standish, Wigan, Wigan (WN1 2TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 114 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 sits 92.9% above the 2014 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in February 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
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

Apr 2014from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE42toD63
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2018from Apr 2014
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Wessex Close, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Wessex Close has no planning applications on record.

14

But the area is active

14 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.

5 Wessex Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 February 2014Most recent

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN1 2TJ: £146,500 (2024–2001).

On the street

Versus other Wessex Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Wessex Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,360

Street avg £2,167

Strongly below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Wessex Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£304k

1 Danesway

WN1 2EX

3 bed1 bath
£290k

1 Bellingham Avenue

WN1 2NE

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Chaucer Place

WN1 2PL

3 bed2 bath
£348k

1 Copperfield

WN1 2DZ

3 bed2 bath
£236k

1 Alden Close, Standish

WN1 2TS

3 bed1 bath
£385k

1 Ashford Rise

WN1 2PT

3 bed2 bath
£217k

1 Barton Avenue

WN1 2JD

3 bed1 bath
£201k

1 Cornwall Crescent, Standish

WN1 2TP

3 bed1 bath
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

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

Trevore Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN1 2TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Wessex Close, Standish, Wigan, WN1 2TJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.