What kind of home is 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX sell for?

7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last sold for £81,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The current EPC rating for 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 9TX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX use?

The latest EPC at 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

7 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.

Which area is 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX in?

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

What is crime like near 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

Police records around 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX 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.

What schools are near 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest primary school to 7 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 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to 7 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is Low Bank Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 667m away.

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

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Alton Close

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

7 Alton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 sits 122.1% above the 2016 sale of £81,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 26.5% below the postcode norm. At 92 m² it's 15.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 12 EPCs). Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£81,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 March 2016Most recent
£81,500

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.

7 Alton Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£886

Street avg £1,385

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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.

£213k

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£235k

1 Balliol Way, Ashton In Makerfield

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1 Adamson Street, Ashton In Makerfield

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3 bed

£300k

1 Chetwode Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield

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3 bed1 bath

£199k

1 Chester Drive, Ashton In Makerfield

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4 bed1 bath

£153k

1 C Court, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 9EA

2 bed1 bath

£132k

1 Cansfield Grove, Ashton In Makerfield

WN4 9SE

2 bed

£383k

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

17/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

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FAQ

Common questions

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