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98 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 98 Walthew Lane

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

98 Walthew Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 45 m² this is the 5th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–77 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 11 units on file.

Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 13.8% below the 2024 sale of £145,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 98.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £145,000.

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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 2)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromE48toD65
Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98 Walthew Lane has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

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.

Latest sale on 98 Walthew Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.1% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£145,000

Growth on file: 31.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 May 2024Most recent

    £145,000

    +70.6%over 2 years

  2. 21 December 2021

    £85,000

    +66.7%over 1 year

  3. 19 July 2020

    £51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5AL: £100,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Walthew Lane homes

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

On price per m², 98 Walthew Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,222

Street avg £1,748

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 98 Walthew Lane

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.
£126k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£120k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£132k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£138k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£139k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

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

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Albion Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Platt Bridge Community School. 16 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 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 5AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

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 98 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.