What kind of home is 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT last change hands?

16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT last sold for £159,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and November 2024, 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT rose from £109,000 to £159,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT use?

The latest EPC at 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT 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.

Which area is 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT in?

16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

The closest primary school to 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is Holy Family Catholic Academy (136m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.3km).

How well connected is 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

The closest bus stop to 16 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is Victoria Road, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Dunster Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5HT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Dunster Close

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

16 Dunster Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5HT). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 is 22% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£214/sq ft) was about 77.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £159,000.

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

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Dunster Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Dunster 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.

16 Dunster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£159,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2024Most recent
£159,000
+45.9%over 19 years
22 September 2005
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5HT: £166,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WN2 5HT

On the street

Versus other Dunster Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Dunster Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,304

Street avg £1,369

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 km

Victoria Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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