What kind of home is 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG last change hands?

2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG last sold for £179,950 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

The current EPC rating for 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG in?

2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

The closest primary school to 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (233m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (999m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Wells Drive, WN2 1BG is Plantation Gates, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Wells Drive, Wigan, WN2 1BG

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Wells Drive

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

2 Wells Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN2 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 is 18.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 26.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £179,950 in May 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

2 Wells Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Wells Drive, Wigan, WN2 1BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Wells Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

2 Wells Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£179,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£179,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 1BG: £150,600 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in WN2 1BG

On the street

Versus other Wells Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Wells Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,142

Street avg £1,693

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Plantation Gates — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 1BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 1BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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