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Flat 3, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 51 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (41–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (57 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 40% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £100,000.

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, 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 Flat 3, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Flat 3 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 April 2023Most recent

    £100,000

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.

Floor Area for Flat 3 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,961

Street avg £1,906

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Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 49 m²

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Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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.
£140k

Flat 1, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge

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£141k

Flat 3, 313 Warrington Road, Abram

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£142k

Apartment 6, 614 Bolton Road, Bamfurlong

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£142k

Apartment 7, 614 Bolton Road, Bamfurlong

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Flat 2, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge

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£138k

First Floor Flat, 15 Kingsdown Road, Abram

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£143k

Apartment 7, 255 Lily Lane, Bamfurlong

WN2 5JT

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£137k

Apartment 3, 614 Bolton Road, Bamfurlong

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Flat
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 Flat 3, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.