What kind of home is 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

The current EPC rating for 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX is G with a score of 19 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. It has dropped from a E recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 0BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX use?

The latest EPC at 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX 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.

Which area is 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX in?

538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

What schools are near 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

The closest primary school to 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (608m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (1.6km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX?

The closest bus stop to 538 Wigan Road, WN4 0BX is Land Gate Lane, 96m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 864m away.

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538 Wigan Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 19

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 538 Wigan Road

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

538 Wigan Road is a mid-terrace house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a G (score 19), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (October 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

538 Wigan Road sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

G19

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

10.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE49toG19

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 538 Wigan Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

538 Wigan Road has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

538 Wigan Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0BX: £170,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN4 0BX

On the street

Versus other Wigan Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

538 Wigan Road is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

19 (G)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Land Gate Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN4 0BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 0BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

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65 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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