What type of property is 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last change hands?

13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last sold for £94,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in July 2009, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2009 and March 2016, 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX rose from £76,000 to £94,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The current EPC rating for 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX located?

13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX sits in Ashton-in-makerfield, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN4 postcode district.

Which schools serve 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest primary school to 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is R L Hughes Primary School (478m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cansfield High School (210m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to 13 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is Low Bank Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 667m away.

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13 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 13 Alton Close

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

13 Alton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 sits 74.5% above the 2016 sale of £94,000. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from May 2009

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Alton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

13 Alton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£94,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2016Most recent
£94,000
+23.7%over 6 years
23 July 2009
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 9TX: £125,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WN4 9TX

On the street

Versus other Alton Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 13 Alton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,190

Street avg £1,342

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

£132k

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WN4 9JR

3 bed

£248k

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3 bed1 bath

£294k

1 Chetwode Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 9PP

3 bed1 bath

£155k

1 C Court, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 9EA

2 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Cansfield Grove, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 9SE

2 bed

£202k

1 Chester Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

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4 bed1 bath

£387k

1 Carnegie Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

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4 bed

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.

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

0.1 km

Low Bank Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Cansfield High School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN4 9TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN4 9TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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