What type of property is 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT last change hands?

18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT last sold for £76,500 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,950 in December 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

Across 3 sales between December 2004 and September 2017, 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT fell from £79,950 to £76,500, a change of £3,450. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The current EPC rating for 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5BT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT 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 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT located?

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

Which schools serve 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The closest primary school to 18 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 is the nearest station to 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Crystal Close, WN2 5BT is Dower Street, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Crystal Close

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

18 Crystal Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5BT). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 60.8% above the 2017 sale of £76,500. On the market in September 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. At 57 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 10 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

Latest sale on 18 Crystal Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£76,500

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2017Most recent
£76,500
-10.0%over 9 years
8 May 2008
£85,000
+6.3%over 3 years
10 December 2004
£79,950

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 floor area, 18 Crystal Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,342

Street avg £1,572

Below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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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.

£171k

1 Beech Grove, Abram

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2 bed1 bath

£138k

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WN2 5EY

3 bed

£200k

1 Byron Close, Abram

WN2 5PY

3 bed

£228k

1 Ansford Avenue, Abram

WN2 5PQ

3 bed2 bath

£274k

1 Crabtree Cottages, Lee Lane, Abram

WN2 5QS

3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Ashwood Avenue, Abram

WN2 5YE

4 bed

£126k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£120k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

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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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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

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