What kind of home is 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ last sold for £84,535 in December 2008, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ 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 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ in?

1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ is Britannia Bridge Primary School (985m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Rose Bridge (1.8km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Wessex Drive, WN3 4JJ is Malvern Crescent, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, 928m away.

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1 Wessex Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4JJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Wessex Drive

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

1 Wessex Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 4JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in December 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 110.6% above the 2008 sale of £84,535. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 35.9% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromB82toC70

Low Energy Lighting

4%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Wessex Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Wessex Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£84,535

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 December 2008Most recent
£84,535

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 4JJ: £179,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN3 4JJ

On the street

Versus other Wessex Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Wessex Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,127

Street avg £2,006

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Malvern Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Britannia Bridge Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN3 4JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 4JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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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