What type of property is 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA last change hands?

20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA last sold for £88,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £37,000 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and July 2020, 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA rose from £37,000 to £88,000, a change of £51,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

The current EPC rating for 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA 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.

Where is 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA located?

20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA sits in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN3 postcode district.

Which schools serve 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

The closest primary school to 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan (110m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hawkley Hall High School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA?

The closest bus stop to 20 Pennell Drive, WN3 5WA is St Jude's Junior School, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 20 Pennell Drive

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

20 Pennell Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 5WA). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 2001–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 sits 63.6% above the 2020 sale of £88,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 58.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £88,000 in July 2020.

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

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Pennell 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.

20 Pennell Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£144,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£88,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

27 July 2020Most recent
£88,000
+10.0%over 6 years
5 June 2014
£80,000
+116.2%over 12 years
28 June 2001
£37,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5WA: £117,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WN3 5WA

On the street

Versus other Pennell Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 20 Pennell Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,544

Street avg £1,334

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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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WN3 5TG

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£185k

1 Ashby Road

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3 bed

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Jude's Junior School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN3 5WA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN3 5WA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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