What kind of home is 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP last change hands?

20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP last sold for £72,000 in December 2019, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £61,500 in February 2017, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2017 and December 2019, 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP rose from £61,500 to £72,000, a change of £10,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

The current EPC rating for 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5DP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP use?

The latest EPC at 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP 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.

Which area is 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP in?

20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

The closest primary school to 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP is Holy Family Catholic Academy (207m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.2km).

What is the nearest station to 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP?

The closest bus stop to 20 Downing Close, WN2 5DP is Victoria Road, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Downing Close

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

20 Downing Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 100% above the 2019 sale of £72,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 89.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 90 m² it's 16.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 27 EPCs). Last sale on file: £72,000 in December 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Downing Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£72,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2019Most recent
£72,000
+17.1%over 2 years
28 February 2017
£61,500

Median price across the last 3 sales in WN2 5DP: £33,000 (2022–2002).

Nearby sales in WN2 5DP

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.

Floor Area for 20 Downing Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£800

Street avg £740

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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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£140k

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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.

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.

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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· 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

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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