What kind of home is 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX last sold for £55,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,950 in February 2002, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2002 and July 2015, 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX rose from £32,950 to £55,000, a change of £22,050. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The current EPC rating for 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX use?

The latest EPC at 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

6 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 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX in?

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

What schools are near 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The closest primary school to 6 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 transport links are near 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX?

The closest bus stop to 6 Atherton Street, WN2 5TX is Brown Street, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Atherton Street, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Atherton Street

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

6 Atherton Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bickershaw, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5TX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 110.9% above the 2015 sale of £55,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£66/sq ft) was about 20% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE46toD59

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

18%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Atherton Street, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 5TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Atherton Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£55,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2015Most recent
£55,000
+66.9%over 13 years
15 February 2002
£32,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5TX: £75,000 (2024–2014).

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 6 Atherton Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£714

Street avg £931

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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.

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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4 bed

£120k

1 Brecon 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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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