Skip to content
UK Property Looker

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

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Pennell Drive

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

8 Pennell Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan (WN3 5WA). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £157,500 in October 2025. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 21.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 91.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Pennell Drive

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2014
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 8 Pennell Drive.

1 application on record at 8 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA

1decisions1extensions4documents6nearby
  1. May 2007
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    To extend dwellinghouse, two storey to side.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    A/07/68680
    Full record in report

Unlock 8 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 8 Pennell Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£157,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2025Most recent

    £157,500

    +178.8%over 21 years

  2. 27 January 2004

    £56,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN3 5WA: £115,000 (2023–2020).

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.

8 Pennell Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,875

Street avg £1,309

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Pennell Drive

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 · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£197k

1 Bleaklow Close

WN3 5PJ

3 bed1 bath
£185k

1 Ashby Road

WN3 5NE

3 bed
£201k

1 Carr Lane

WN3 5LY

3 bed
£210k

1 Bransfield Close

WN3 5NW

3 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Atholl Grove

WN3 5NA

3 bed1 bath
£165k

1 Bronte Close, Worsley Mesnes

WN3 5TG

3 bed
£236k

1 Ashdale Road

WN3 5QT

3 bed1 bath
£242k

1 Chelford Close

WN3 5QY

3 bed1 bath
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for WN3 5WA

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Pennell Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5WA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.