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49 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PL

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 49 Bickershaw Lane

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

49 Bickershaw Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Abram, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5PL). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 24.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£192/sq ft) was about 187.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 29.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 37 EPCs). Sold September 2024 for £120,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Jul 2010
Low Energy Lighting
75%10%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2013from Mar 2011
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2013from Mar 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2024from Sept 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Bickershaw Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 49 Bickershaw Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 September 2024Most recent

    £120,000

    +313.8%over 27 years

  2. 31 October 1996

    £29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5PL: £190,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Bickershaw Lane homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 49 Bickershaw Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,069

Street avg £971

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Bickershaw Lane

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 · every report is £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.
£138k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£200k

1 Byron Close, Abram

WN2 5PY

3 bed
£228k

1 Ansford Avenue, Abram

WN2 5PQ

3 bed2 bath
£150k

1 Ashwood Avenue, Abram

WN2 5YE

4 bed
£274k

1 Crabtree Cottages, Lee Lane, Abram

WN2 5QS

3 bed1 bath
£171k

1 Beech Grove, Abram

WN2 5YG

2 bed1 bath
£270k

1 Coverdale Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EN

4 bed
£140k

1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong

WN2 5LY

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

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Tenement Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram. 14 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 5PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 5PL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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 49 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.