What kind of home is 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and listed for its heritage value.

What did 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ sell for?

8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ last sold for £146,000 in November 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and November 2014, 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ rose from £95,000 to £146,000, a change of £51,000. That works out to roughly +44.8% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 0PZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ 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 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ in?

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

What is crime like near 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

Police records around 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ 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 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ is Rectory CofE Primary School (679m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Austin Avenue, WN4 0PZ is Rectory Road, 357m away. The nearest rail option is Garswood Rail Station, 845m away.

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8 Austin Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0PZ

Listed building

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Austin Avenue

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

8 Austin Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

12 years since the last transfer (November 2014). At 87 m² it's 20.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 5 EPCs). Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 44.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 41.8% above the 2014 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

8 Austin Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2014

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 May 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromF34toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Austin 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 Austin Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 44.8% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£146,000

Growth on file: 44.8% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

28 November 2014Most recent
£146,000
+53.7%over 1 year
30 September 2013
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0PZ: £165,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in WN4 0PZ

On the street

Versus other Austin Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Austin Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,678

Street avg £1,698

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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 Dryden Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

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3 bed1 bath

£177k

1 Alder 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

0.4 km

Rectory Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Rectory CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 0PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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