What type of property is 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

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

What did 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW sell for?

7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW last sold for £68,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £25,000 in April 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 2003 and December 2020, 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW rose from £25,000 to £68,000, a change of £43,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

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

How is 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

7 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 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

Police records around 7 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 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bank Street, WN2 5BW is Neville Street, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Bank Street

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

7 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 (June 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from June 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 sits 69.1% above the 2020 sale of £68,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 27.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £68,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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.

7 Bank Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jun 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 June 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Aug 2013

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jun 2015from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromF30toC69

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bank Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Bank Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£115,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£68,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2020Most recent
£68,000
+6.3%over 2 years
2 March 2018
£64,000
+116.9%over 4 years
29 January 2014
£29,500
+18.0%over 10 years
14 April 2003
£25,000

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.

On floor area, 7 Bank Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,097

Street avg £2,176

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

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.

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£125k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£135k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

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£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

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£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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