What type of property is 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is a semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last change hands?

1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last sold for £100,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,950 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and November 2018, 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU rose from £52,950 to £100,000, a change of £47,050. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU 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.

Where is 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU located?

1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest primary school to 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is St Thomas CofE Primary School (366m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (665m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is Edward Drive, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 sits 90% above the 2018 sale of £100,000. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £100,000.

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Mar 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications 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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£100,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2018Most recent
£100,000
-9.1%over 14 years
12 August 2004
£110,000
+107.7%over 6 years
11 June 1998
£52,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 8QU: £245,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN4 8QU

On the street

Versus other Edward Drive homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,724

Street avg £1,980

Below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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.

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Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Edward Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Thomas CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN4 8QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 8QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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