What kind of home is 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT last sold for £185,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,500 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and September 2024, 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT rose from £102,500 to £185,000, a change of £82,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5HT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT use?

The latest EPC at 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

18 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 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT in?

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

How safe is the area around 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

Police records around 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT 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.

What schools are near 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

The closest primary school to 18 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).

What transport links are near 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Dunster Close, WN2 5HT is Victoria Road, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Dunster Close

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

18 Dunster Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5HT). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 71.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £185,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Dunster Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

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

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2024Most recent
£185,000
+80.5%over 10 years
29 November 2013
£102,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5HT: £166,000 (2025–2021).

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.

18 Dunster Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,342

Street avg £1,462

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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4 bed

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1 Coverdale Close, 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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

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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Common questions

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