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4 Dickens Drive, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
1
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 4 Dickens Drive

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

4 Dickens Drive is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Abram, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5PU). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Jun 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2021from Dec 2015
EPC improved fromE47toD61
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowFreeholdEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dickens Drive, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Dickens Drive, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5PU

1decisions6documents8nearby
  1. Dec 2015
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Enlargement of front dormer, including pitched roof across the proposed and existing front dormer

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    A/15/81589/HH
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  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Dickens Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£229,000

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 5PU: £126,500 (2019–2003).

On the street

Versus other Dickens Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Dickens Drive stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 52 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Dickens Drive

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£270k

1 Coverdale Close, Platt Bridge

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£150k

1 Ashwood Avenue, Abram

WN2 5YE

4 bed
£228k

1 Ansford Avenue, Abram

WN2 5PQ

3 bed2 bath
£200k

1 Byron Close, Abram

WN2 5PY

3 bed
£274k

1 Crabtree Cottages, Lee Lane, Abram

WN2 5QS

3 bed1 bath
£138k

1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EY

3 bed
£225k

1 Borrowbeck Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5EZ

£187k

1 Calder Close, Platt Bridge

WN2 5FN

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

0.4 km

Keats Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram. 12 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 5PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN2 5PU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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

Common questions

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