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

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 542 Wigan Road

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

542 Wigan Road is a mid-terrace house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £156,000 sits 122.9% above the 2018 sale of £69,995. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Last sale on file: £69,995 in September 2018.

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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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 542 Wigan Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

542 Wigan Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

542 Wigan Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£69,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 September 2018Most recent

    £69,995

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

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.

EPC Rating for 542 Wigan Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£745

Street avg £1,171

Strongly below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 542 Wigan Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger 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.
£157k

1 Bankside Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0DU

£160k

1 Downall Green Road, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0DH

£150k

1 Abinger Road, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0RN

£150k

1 Coronation Street, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0NH

£149k

1 Cedar Grove, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0QR

£147k

1 Brocstedes Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0NJ

£187k

1 Alder Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0LS

3 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Argyll Close, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 0ST

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

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.

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 WN4 0BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN4 0BX

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
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 542 Wigan Road, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.