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8 Hillcrest, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
937 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 8 Hillcrest

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

8 Hillcrest is a mid-terrace house in Platt Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5NY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 937 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2011) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from June 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Hillcrest sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Jun 2021

Current Certificate
Jun 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 June 2021

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hillcrest, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hillcrest has no planning applications on record.

8

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.

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

Current estimate

£127,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Hillcrest runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Hillcrest

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k

1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NR

£124k

1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BW

£135k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

WN2 5PL

£138k

1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LB

£116k

1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5NA

£140k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

£110k

1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5BT

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fieldway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Platt Bridge Community School. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Hillcrest, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.