What type of property is 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is a semi-detached house.

What did 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ sell for?

18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ last sold for £142,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2025 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN3 4UQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ 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.

Where is 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ located?

18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ sits in Ince, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

Police records around 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 80% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The closest primary school to 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is St Mary's CofE Primary School (828m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is Taylors Lane, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Fir Tree Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 18 Fir Tree Drive

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

18 Fir Tree Drive is a semi-detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 4UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2025 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £142,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 25.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£209/sq ft) was about 46.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2025

EPC improved fromE49toC69

Main Fuel

Solid FuelGas

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Fir Tree Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Fir Tree 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.

18 Fir Tree Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£142,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 August 2025Most recent
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 4UQ: £159,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in WN3 4UQ

On the street

Versus other Fir Tree Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Fir Tree Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,254

Street avg £1,995

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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.

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1 Church Street, Ince

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1 Chester Close, Ince

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3 bed

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1 Canal Cottages, Southgate

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Cheltenham Avenue, Ince

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1 Cemetery Road, Ince

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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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Taylors Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Mary's CofE Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 4UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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