What type of property is 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA?

1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA last change hands?

1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA last sold for £225,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,000 in October 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2014 and March 2025, 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA rose from £138,000 to £225,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA?

1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 0UA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA?

1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA located?

1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA?

The closest primary school to 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA is Garswood Primary and Nursery School (185m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (2.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA?

The closest bus stop to 1 Darvel Avenue, WN4 0UA is Langholm Road, 176m away. The nearest rail option is Garswood Rail Station, 395m away.

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1 Darvel Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0UA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Darvel Avenue

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

1 Darvel Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 0UA). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £225,000. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 78 m² it's 25.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (105 m² median across 9 EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Darvel Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0UA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Darvel 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.

1 Darvel Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£225,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

21 March 2025Most recent
£225,000
+63.0%over 10 years
16 October 2014
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 0UA: £230,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WN4 0UA

On the street

Versus other Darvel Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Darvel Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,885

Street avg £1,775

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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

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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

0.2 km

Langholm Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Garswood Primary and Nursery School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 0UA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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