What type of property is 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

23 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 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW located?

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

Is 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

How well connected is 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is Neville Street, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Bank Street

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

23 Bank Street is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5BW). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Aug 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Mar 2026from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bank Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bank Street 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.

23 Bank Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5BW: £75,000 (2026–2025).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Bank Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

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1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£135k

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£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

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£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

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£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed

£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

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£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

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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.

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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

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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