What kind of home is 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ?

6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ have?

The current EPC rating for 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ?

6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 38% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5JQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ use?

The latest EPC at 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ?

6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ 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 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ in?

6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ sits in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ?

The closest primary school to 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ is Holy Family Catholic Academy (367m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ?

The closest bus stop to 6a, Abingdon Drive, WN2 5JQ is Abingdon Drive, 166m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6a, Abingdon Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6a

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

6a is a detached house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB81toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, Abingdon Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a 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.

6a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5JQ: £168,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in WN2 5JQ

On the street

Versus other Abingdon Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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

Abingdon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5JQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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