What kind of home is 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX last change hands?

2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX last sold for £80,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £17,000 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and March 2024, 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX rose from £17,000 to £80,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX use?

The latest EPC at 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX in?

2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX sits in Bickershaw, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN2 postcode district.

What schools are near 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The closest primary school to 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is Bickershaw CofE Primary School (691m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Hindley (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is Brown Street, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Atherton Street, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TX

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Atherton Street

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

2 Atherton Street is an end-of-terrace house in Bickershaw, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5TX). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 60% above the 2024 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £80,000 in March 2024.

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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

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Atherton Street, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Atherton Street has no planning applications on record.

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 2 Atherton Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£80,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£80,000
+370.6%over 28 years
26 January 1996
£17,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5TX: £66,250 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in WN2 5TX

On the street

Versus other Atherton Street homes

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

Price per m² for 2 Atherton Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,081

Street avg £858

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£126k

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£138k

1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram

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1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge

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1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong

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1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge

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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

Brown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Bickershaw CofE Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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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 5TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN2 5TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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