What kind of home is 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is a semi-detached house.

When did 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last change hands?

2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU last sold for £95,000 in December 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

2a, 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.

Which area is 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU in?

2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

What schools are near 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is Edward Drive, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2a, Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since December 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 sits 100% above the 2004 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 21% below the postcode norm. At 70 m² it's 21.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 37 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£190,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 December 2004Most recent
£95,000

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.

2a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,357

Street avg £1,993

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 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

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

Common questions

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