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12 Rivington Drive, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 4AL

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 12 Rivington Drive

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

12 Rivington Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bickershaw, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 4AL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 21.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 59.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £155,000.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
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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.

12 Rivington Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
38%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Rivington Drive, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 4AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Rivington Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

3 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.

12 Rivington Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£155,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 January 2024Most recent

    £155,000

    +146.0%over 10 years

  2. 3 January 2014

    £63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 4AL: £111,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Rivington Drive homes

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

EPC Rating for 12 Rivington Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,685

Street avg £1,427

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Rivington Drive

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

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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.
£181k

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£170k

1 Bramblewood, Hindley

WN2 4BF

3 bed
£169k

1 Ashbourne Avenue, Hindley

WN2 4JQ

3 bed1 bath
£276k

1 Acreswood Avenue, Hindley Green

WN2 4NJ

3 bed3 bath
£189k

1 Baxters Row, Hindley Green

WN2 4UD

2 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Ashley Road, Hindley Green

WN2 4HG

2 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Beaumaris Road, Hindley Green

WN2 4NB

2 bed
£155k

1 Bell Street, Hindley

WN2 4BD

2 bed2 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.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bolton House Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bickershaw CofE Primary School. 20 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 WN2 4AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 4AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 4AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

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

Common questions

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