What type of property is 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ sell for?

3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ last sold for £152,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 29 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and October 2024, 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ rose from £32,000 to £152,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 0JZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ located?

3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

Police records around 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ show an average of 17 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School (268m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is Dryden Avenue, 18m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 594m away.

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3 Dryden Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0JZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 3 Dryden Avenue

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

3 Dryden Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 37.5% above the 2024 sale price. Sold October 2024 for £152,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Central heatingYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jul 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%14%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2026from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC75

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dryden Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dryden Avenue 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.

3 Dryden Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£152,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2024Most recent
£152,000
+375.0%over 29 years
29 June 1995
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0JZ: £162,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in WN4 0JZ

On the street

Versus other Dryden Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Dryden Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,520

Street avg £1,936

Strongly below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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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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

17/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dryden Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 0JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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