What type of property is 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

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

When did 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last change hands?

6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last sold for £182,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £163,000 in February 2022, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2022 and August 2025, 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX rose from £163,000 to £182,000, a change of £19,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

6 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 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX located?

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

Which schools serve 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to 6 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is Low Bank Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 667m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Alton Close

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

6 Alton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £182,000 — fresh data. Across 2022–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 99.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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 gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Mar 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Alton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 6 Alton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£182,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

7 August 2025Most recent
£182,000
+11.7%over 3 years
17 February 2022
£163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN4 9TX: £94,000 (2019–2016).

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 price per m², 6 Alton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,275

Street avg £1,187

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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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1 Chester Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

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2 bed1 bath

£144k

1 Cansfield Grove, Ashton In Makerfield

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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.

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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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