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16 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 16 Downing Close

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

16 Downing Close is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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Everything you need to know about 16 Downing Close

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Downing Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Downing Close 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.

See how we calculated this

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 5DP: £61,500 (2022–2002).

On the street

Versus other Downing Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Downing Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£126k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£132k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£120k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£138k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£139k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£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.
Full Wigan report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Victoria Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 5DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 5DP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.