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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
62 m²
667 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 2 Downing Close

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

2 Downing Close is a semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 62 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (62–90 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 62 m² it's 19.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jan 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Downing Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£114,000

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 5DP: £72,000 (2025–2002).

On the street

Versus other Downing Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Downing Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 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 · from £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.
£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

£124k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£125k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£135k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

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 2 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.