What type of property is 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ last sold for £82,000 in November 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £122,500 in December 2006, so prices have been falling over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and November 2016, 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ fell from £122,500 to £82,000, a change of £40,500. That works out to roughly -4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ 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 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ located?

17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

The closest primary school to 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is Holy Family Catholic Academy (602m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is Miller's Lane, 280m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Borrowbeck Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5EZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Borrowbeck Close

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

17 Borrowbeck Close is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 sits 87.8% above the 2016 sale of £82,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 34.1% below the postcode norm. On the market in November 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Apr 2014

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Borrowbeck Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Borrowbeck Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

17 Borrowbeck Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£82,000

Growth on file: -4.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 November 2016Most recent
£82,000
-33.1%over 9 years
14 December 2006
£122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5EZ: £147,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN2 5EZ

On the street

Versus other Borrowbeck Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Borrowbeck Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,206

Street avg £1,909

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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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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

0.3 km

Miller's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 5EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

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FAQ

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