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256 Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AD

Notable viewsExtendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
189 m²
2034 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 256 Wigan Road

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

256 Wigan Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Standish, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 0AD). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 189 m² the property is well over the postcode median (134 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 sits 64.5% above the 2013 sale of £265,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£130/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (March 2013).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 256 Wigan Road

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.

256 Wigan Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE40toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 256 Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

256 Wigan Road has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

256 Wigan Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 March 2013Most recent

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 0AD: £210,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Wigan Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 256 Wigan Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,402

Street avg £1,842

Below

Floor Area

189 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 8.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 256 Wigan Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£343k

1 Bradshaw Close, Standish

WN6 0RG

4 bed2 bath
£432k

1 Beacon View, Standish

WN6 0RL

5 bed3 bath
£313k

1 Artisan Close, Standish

WN6 0WF

3 bed2 bath
£270k

1 Barbrook Close, Standish

WN6 0SX

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Ash Grove, Standish

WN6 0DZ

3 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Beech Walk, Standish

WN6 0YF

£411k

1 Almond Green Avenue, Standish

WN6 0ZG

£390k

1 Bramble Close, Standish

WN6 0GS

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greenways — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Woodfield Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 WN6 0AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN6 0AD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 0AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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 256 Wigan Road, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.