What type of property is 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ last sold for £147,500 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £122,500 in November 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and January 2024, 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ rose from £122,500 to £147,500, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +1.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

8 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 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

Police records around 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Borrowbeck Close, WN2 5EZ is Miller's Lane, 280m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 8 Borrowbeck Close

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

8 Borrowbeck Close is an end-of-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £147,500.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Borrowbeck 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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Aug 2026

Current Certificate

Aug 2016

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 24 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Borrowbeck Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Borrowbeck Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£147,500

Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£147,500
+20.4%over 17 years
17 November 2006
£122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5EZ: £117,500 (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.

8 Borrowbeck Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,138

Street avg £1,858

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Borrowbeck 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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£159k

1 Chapel Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EB

£165k

1 Brown Street, Bickershaw

WN2 5TT

£150k

1 Ashwood Avenue, Abram

WN2 5YE

4 bed

£176k

1 Ainscough Close, Bickershaw

WN2 5FR

£176k

1 Calder Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5FN

£180k

1 Brampton Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5HS

£184k

1 Beech Grove, Abram

WN2 5YG

2 bed1 bath

£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed

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

0.3 km

Miller's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 16 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 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

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 8 Borrowbeck Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5EZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.