What type of property is 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

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

When did 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last change hands?

8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX last sold for £110,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN4 9TX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX have?

8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in November 2023 under ref. A/23/96016/HH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

8 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 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX located?

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

Which schools serve 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alton Close, WN4 9TX is Low Bank Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Bryn Rail Station, 667m away.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alton Close

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

8 Alton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, Wigan (WN4 9TX). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 70% above the 2014 sale of £110,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2023. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in September 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 8 Alton Close.

1 application on record at 8 Alton Close, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9TX

1decisions1extensions9documents7nearby

Nov 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey extension to side
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
A/23/96016/HH
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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.

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

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2014Most recent
£110,000

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.

8 Alton Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£1,222

Street avg £1,337

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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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

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