What kind of home is 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ sell for?

8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ last sold for £180,000 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in July 2016, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2016 and April 2026, 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ rose from £110,000 to £180,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ 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.

Which area is 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dryden Avenue, WN4 0JZ is Dryden Avenue, 18m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 594m away.

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

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Dryden Avenue

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

8 Dryden Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2015 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 Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £180,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 87% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 48.3% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
LandYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dryden Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 Dryden Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2026Most recent
£180,000
+63.6%over 9 years
14 July 2016
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0JZ: £160,000 (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.

Years Held for 8 Dryden Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,571

Street avg £1,890

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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1 Bolton Street, Ashton In Makerfield

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1 Darvel Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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