What type of property is 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW last change hands?

79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW last sold for £67,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

The current EPC rating for 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5JW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW heated?

The latest EPC at 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW located?

79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW sits in Bamfurlong, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

The closest primary school to 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW is Holy Family Catholic Academy (897m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.5km).

What transport links are near 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW?

The closest bus stop to 79 Lily Lane, WN2 5JW is Enid's End, 28m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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79 Lily Lane, Bamfurlong, Wigan, WN2 5JW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 79 Lily Lane

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

79 Lily Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bamfurlong, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5JW). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 80.6% above the 2016 sale of £67,000. At 80 m² it's 21.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 29 EPCs). Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Lily Lane, Bamfurlong, Wigan, WN2 5JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79 Lily Lane 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.

79 Lily Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£67,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 October 2016Most recent
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5JW: £92,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in WN2 5JW

On the street

Versus other Lily Lane homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 79 Lily Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£838

Street avg £944

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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

0.0 km

Enid's End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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