What type of property is 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ last change hands?

8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ last sold for £155,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £70,000 in May 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2005 and July 2019, 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ rose from £70,000 to £155,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ 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.

Where is 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ located?

8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ sits in Bamfurlong, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

Which schools serve 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ is Holy Family Catholic Academy (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (2.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Epsom Drive, WN2 5LQ is Landgate School, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Epsom Drive, Bamfurlong, Wigan, WN2 5LQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Epsom Drive

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

8 Epsom Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bamfurlong, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 33.5% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £155,000.

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
ConservatoryYes

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

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Epsom Drive, Bamfurlong, Wigan, WN2 5LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Epsom Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Epsom Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£155,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2019Most recent
£155,000
+17.4%over 13 years
29 September 2005
£132,000
+88.6%
9 May 2005
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5LQ: £130,000 (2021–1998).

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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

0.1 km

Landgate School — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Holy Family Catholic Academy. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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