What type of property is 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT last sold for £87,500 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,500 in January 2005, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2005 and February 2008, 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT rose from £87,500 to £87,500, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The current EPC rating for 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT located?

16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The closest primary school to 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is St Mary's CofE Primary School (369m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is Dower Street, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Crystal Close

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

16 Crystal Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5BT). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in February 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 sits 61.1% above the 2008 sale of £87,500.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Crystal Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£87,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2008Most recent
£87,500
14 January 2005
£87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5BT: £110,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in WN2 5BT

On the street

Versus other Crystal Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16 Crystal Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,287

Street avg £1,578

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

£138k

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3 bed

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1 Beech Grove, Abram

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1 Coverdale Close, Platt Bridge

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4 bed

£140k

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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

Dower Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's CofE Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 5BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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