68a, Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
About 68a
68a is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5JA). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–118 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (44 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
68a 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.
Sales history & valuation
68a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5JA: £99,950 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in WN2 5JA
60b, Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
Sold Apr 2023
£140,00062 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
Sold Dec 2022
£80060 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
Sold Mar 2018
£100,00060a, Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
Sold Mar 2018
£100,00034 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JA
Sold Sept 2014
£40,000
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Millers Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Holy Family Catholic Academy. 14 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.6dB