What type of property is 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ last change hands?

9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ last sold for £103,000 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ have?

9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ located?

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

Which schools serve 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The closest primary school to 9 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.

What is the nearest station to 9 Fir Tree Drive, WN3 4UQ?

The closest bus stop to 9 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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9 Fir Tree Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UQ

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Fir Tree Drive

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

9 Fir Tree Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Ince, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 4UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2012) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 68% above the 2013 sale of £103,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Fir Tree Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 9 Fir Tree Drive, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UQ

2decisions2extensions9documents6nearby

Jul 2013
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
To extend existing dwelling - 1.5 storey rear extension, increase in ridge height and dormers to front
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
A/13/78124
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ExtensionOct 2013Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£103,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 January 2013Most recent
£103,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 4UQ: £155,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN3 4UQ

On the street

Versus other Fir Tree Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Fir Tree Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,515

Street avg £2,007

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Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Wigan report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

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

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