What type of property is 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

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

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

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

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

The current EPC rating for 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (742 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 8QU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU heated?

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

What council tax band is 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

2b, 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 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU located?

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

What is crime like near 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

Police records around 2b, 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 2b, Edward Drive, WN4 8QU?

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

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

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

742 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2b

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

2b is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 8QU). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 742 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2009) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from June 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since November 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 93.7% above the 2004 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 20% below the postcode norm. At 69 m² it's 22.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 38 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

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.

2b'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 28 Jun 2019

Current Certificate

Jun 2009

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 June 2019

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Planning

Planning history

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

2b 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.

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

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 November 2004Most recent
£95,000

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

On years held, 2b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,378

Street avg £2,120

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 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.

£172k

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2 bed

£199k

1 Elaine Close, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8TA

2 bed1 bath

£178k

1 Edward Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8QU

3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Allscott Way, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8PL

3 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Avon Road, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8UD

3 bed2 bath

£157k

1 Captains Lane, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8PG

3 bed1 bath

£216k

1 Coniston Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8AY

3 bed1 bath

£222k

1 Cleveland Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 8RR

3 bed1 bath

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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