Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
489 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About 489 Warrington Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
489 Warrington Road is a mid-terrace house in Abram, Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5XY). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -52.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 5672.7% above the 2023 sale of £2,200. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£3/sq ft) was about 96.5% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £2,200 in March 2023.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 489 Warrington Road
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 · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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 2)
Mar 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2019from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromF30toD68
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 489 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
489 Warrington Road has no planning applications on record.
8
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
489 Warrington Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£127,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -52.6% per year over 4 years.
Last sold (2023)
£2,200
Growth on file: -52.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
17 March 2023Most recent
£2,200
-96.0%over 4 years23 November 2018
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN2 5XY: £87,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in WN2 5XY
453 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Sold Jun 2025
£120,000475 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Sold May 2024
£87,000527 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Sold May 2024
£80,000509 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Sold Jan 2024
£117,950547 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY
Sold Jan 2024
£500
Versus other Warrington Road homes
Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
489 Warrington Road is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£28
Street avg £967
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k
1 Aspinall Street, Platt Bridge
WN2 5NR
£124k
1 Bank Street, Platt Bridge
WN2 5BW
£135k
1 Bickershaw Lane, Abram
WN2 5PL
£138k
1 Beech Tree Houses, Bamfurlong
WN2 5LB
£116k
1 Brecon Close, Platt Bridge
WN2 5NA
£140k
1 Croal Avenue, Platt Bridge
WN2 5EY
3 bed
£140k
1 Crown Wood Court, Bamfurlong
WN2 5LY
£110k
1 Crystal Close, Platt Bridge
WN2 5BT
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Dover Lock — bus stop.
Closest school
1.2 km
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram. 8 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN2 5XY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 489 Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5XY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.