What kind of home is 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ last change hands?

1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ last sold for £85,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 7AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ 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 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ in?

1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

What schools are near 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (81m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St John Fisher Catholic High School (498m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is Sacred Heart Church, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 First Avenue

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

1 First Avenue is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Wigan (WN6 7AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 49.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£113/sq ft) was about 40.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £85,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2016from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromE51toF38

May 2021from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromF38toD58

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

23 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.

1 First Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 October 2018Most recent
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7AZ: £125,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN6 7AZ

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 First Avenue is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,214

Street avg £1,097

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sacred Heart Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 7AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 7AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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