What type of property is 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER last sold for £130,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,950 in March 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2006 and January 2023, 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER rose from £94,950 to £130,000, a change of £35,050. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

The current EPC rating for 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER located?

9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

The closest primary school to 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER is Holy Family Catholic Academy (511m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER?

The closest bus stop to 9 Darwen Drive, WN2 5ER is Miller's Lane, 206m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Darwen Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5ER

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Darwen Drive

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

9 Darwen Drive is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5ER). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£189/sq ft) was about 41.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £130,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jan 2013

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Darwen Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Darwen Drive 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.

Latest sale on 9 Darwen Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£130,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2023Most recent
£130,000
+36.9%over 16 years
27 March 2006
£94,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5ER: £106,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WN2 5ER

On the street

Versus other Darwen Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 9 Darwen Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,031

Street avg £1,530

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

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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

0.2 km

Miller's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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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 5ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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