What kind of home is 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU sell for?

1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU last sold for £230,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,995 in February 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2014 and June 2023, 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU rose from £164,995 to £230,000, a change of £65,005. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU in?

1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

Police records around 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU show an average of 22 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

The closest primary school to 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU is St Mark's CofE Primary School (260m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Sexton Close, WN5 0AU is Asda, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Sexton Close, Wigan, WN5 0AU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Sexton Close

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

1 Sexton Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Wigan (WN5 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2014–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 38.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £230,000.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
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.

1 Sexton Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Mar 2012

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sexton Close, Wigan, WN5 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Sexton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Latest sale on 1 Sexton Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2023Most recent
£230,000
+39.4%over 9 years
21 February 2014
£164,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AU: £135,000 (2016–2012).

Nearby sales in WN5 0AU

On the street

Versus other Sexton Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Sexton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,805

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Asda — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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