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1 Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PY

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Alder Avenue

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

1 Alder Avenue is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN5 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Alder Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Dec 2021
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Alder Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

25applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 1 Alder Avenue

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

1 Alder Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in WN5 9PY: £35,365 (2025–1998).

On the street

Versus other Alder Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Alder Avenue stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Alder Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Marigold Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 9PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.