What type of property is 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW last sold for £74,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW 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 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW located?

1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

Police records around 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest primary school to 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is Platt Bridge Community School (168m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is Neville Street, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BW

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Bank Street

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

1 Bank Street is an end-of-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5BW). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 67.6% above the 2025 sale of £74,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 23.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £74,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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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 5)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE47toD55

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2015from Jun 2015

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2015from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromD61toE51

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2025from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromE51toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BW

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Jan 2019
Conditions
Outcome in report
Condition discharge application to discharge condition 3 of A/14/79826/HH "Before the development hereby approved is commenced a sample panel for the external finishes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the agreed details."
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
A/18/79826/CON
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Bank Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£124,000

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Last sold (2025)

£74,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 September 2025Most recent
£74,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5BW: £75,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WN2 5BW

On the street

Versus other Bank Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Bank Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,057

Street avg £2,178

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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.

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1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

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1 Ashwood Avenue, Abram

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4 bed

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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Neville Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Platt Bridge Community School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 5BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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