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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 3 Downing Close

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

3 Downing Close is a semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5DP). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 69 m² this is the 11th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

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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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
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 24 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Feb 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£111,000

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.

Floor Area for 3 Downing Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

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 3 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.
£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£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 3 Downing Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5DP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.