Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Flat 5, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
About Flat 5
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat 5 is a semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 41 m² it's 19.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 11 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 67.3% above the 2023 sale of £82,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£187/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £82,500.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Flat 5 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate
Sept 2022EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 September 2032
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-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 history
Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Flat 5 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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Flat 5 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£138,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2023)
£82,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
13 April 2023Most recent
£82,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5AL: £100,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in WN2 5AL
90 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Sold Feb 2025
£100,00098 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Sold May 2024
£145,000Flat 6, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Sold Apr 2023
£100,000Flat 4, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Sold Apr 2023
£95,000Flat 3, 53 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AL
Sold Apr 2023
£100,000
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 floor area, Flat 5 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,012
Street avg £2,130
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 50 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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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.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
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.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.3dB
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