What kind of home is 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST sell for?

22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST last sold for £140,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £89,000 in June 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 2003 and December 2018, 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST rose from £89,000 to £140,000, a change of £51,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

The current EPC rating for 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 3ST. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST use?

The latest EPC at 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST 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 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST in?

22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST sits in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Is 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

The closest primary school to 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST is Hindley Junior and Infant School (1.1km), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (1.3km).

What is the nearest station to 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST?

The closest bus stop to 22 Ancroft Drive, WN2 3ST is Leyland Park, 58m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Ancroft Drive, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ST

Notable views4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 Ancroft Drive

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

22 Ancroft Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hindley, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 3ST). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 54.3% above the 2018 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£183/sq ft) was about 34.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £140,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2016

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Ancroft Drive, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Ancroft Drive has no planning applications on record.

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4 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.

22 Ancroft Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£140,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2018Most recent
£140,000
+7.7%over 2 years
1 September 2016
£130,000
+30.0%over 12 years
12 August 2004
£100,000
+12.4%over 1 year
26 June 2003
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 3ST: £185,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN2 3ST

On the street

Versus other Ancroft Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 22 Ancroft Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,972

Street avg £1,907

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed

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1 Boscombe Place, Hindley

WN2 3SS

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£160k

1 Cadman Grove, Hindley

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1 Balmoral Drive, Hindley

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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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Leyland Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Hindley Junior and Infant School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 3ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 3ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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