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

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

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

5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW last sold for £75,000 in August 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

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

5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW heated?

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

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

5 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 5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW located?

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

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

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

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

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

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Bank Street

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

5 Bank Street is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5BW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 69.3% above the 2025 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£97/sq ft) was about 21.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £75,000 — fresh data.

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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 4)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2015from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE50toC69

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

29%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2015from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromC69toD63

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Sept 2025from Sept 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£75,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 August 2025Most recent
£75,000

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.

5 Bank Street outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,042

Street avg £2,179

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 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.

£125k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

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£124k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£135k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed

£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

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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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 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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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