What type of property is 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF is a mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF last change hands?

4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF last sold for £70,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £16,000 in May 2003, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

Across 2 sales between May 2003 and May 2023, 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF rose from £16,000 to £70,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +7.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF located?

4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Is 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF 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.

Which schools serve 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

The closest primary school to 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF is St Mary's CofE Primary School (343m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Fairfield Avenue, WN2 5AF is Stapleton Street, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Fairfield Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AF

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 Fairfield Avenue

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

4 Fairfield Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5AF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 65.7% above the 2023 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £70,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD57toE54

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2018from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromE54toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Fairfield Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Fairfield Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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8 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.

4 Fairfield Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£70,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

16 May 2023Most recent
£70,000
+337.5%over 20 years
13 May 2003
£16,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5AF: £75,000 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in WN2 5AF

On the street

Versus other Fairfield Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Fairfield Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,094

Street avg £999

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 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.

£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

£124k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£125k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£135k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed

£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stapleton Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mary's CofE Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 5AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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