What type of property is 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

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

When did 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last change hands?

24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last sold for £270,000 in November 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The current EPC rating for 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is in council tax band C.

Where is 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU located?

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

Is 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU 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 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 24 Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is Edward Drive, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Edward Drive

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

24 Edward Drive is a semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £270,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 72.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD56

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Edward Drive 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.

24 Edward Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 November 2025Most recent
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 8QU: £235,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in WN4 8QU

On the street

Versus other Edward Drive homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Edward Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,967

Street avg £2,067

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

17/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

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