What kind of home is 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE last change hands?

8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE last sold for £106,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 9PE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE use?

The latest EPC at 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE 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 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE in?

8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

Police records around 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE 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 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

The closest primary school to 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE is St Mark's CofE Primary School (422m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (1.8km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Almond Grove, WN5 9PE is Billinge Road, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Almond Grove, Wigan, WN5 9PE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Almond Grove

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

8 Almond Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Wigan (WN5 9PE). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 39.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 84% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2021 for £106,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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 gardenRear

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Jun 2021

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Almond Grove, Wigan, WN5 9PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Almond Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

25 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£106,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 November 2021Most recent
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9PE: £55,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in WN5 9PE

On the street

Versus other Almond Grove homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Almond Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,472

Street avg £882

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 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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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

Billinge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 9PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 9PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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