What kind of home is 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA last sold for £149,995 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and January 2014, 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA rose from £110,000 to £149,995, a change of £39,995. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA have?

The current EPC rating for 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA is B with a score of 91 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN2 5TA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA use?

The latest EPC at 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA 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.

Which area is 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA in?

211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA sits in Abram, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

The closest primary school to 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram (625m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (2.3km).

What transport links are near 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 211 Bickershaw Lane, WN2 5TA is Biffa Recycling Facility, 151m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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211 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5TA

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 91

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 211 Bickershaw Lane

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

211 Bickershaw Lane is a semi-detached house in Abram, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) returns a high B (score 91), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 102 m² it sits well below the postcode median (149 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £244,000 sits 62.7% above the 2014 sale of £149,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 19.4% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2014.

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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.

211 Bickershaw Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

B91

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from May 2013

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Apr 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE41toF32

Oct 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromF32toB87

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2024from Oct 2014

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 211 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

211 Bickershaw Lane 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.

Latest sale on 211 Bickershaw Lane was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£149,995

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2014Most recent
£149,995
+36.4%over 8 years
3 March 2005
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5TA: £325,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in WN2 5TA

On the street

Versus other Bickershaw Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 211 Bickershaw Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £1,938

On par

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.2 km

Biffa Recycling Facility — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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