What kind of home is 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ sell for?

23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ last sold for £96,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and November 2019, 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ rose from £70,000 to £96,000, a change of £26,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 7AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ use?

The latest EPC at 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

23 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 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ in?

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

What schools are near 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 First Avenue

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

23 First Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN6 7AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 44.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£106/sq ft) was about 27.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £96,000 in November 2019.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£96,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2019Most recent
£96,000
+37.1%over 6 years
7 May 2013
£70,000

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.

On floor area, 23 First Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,143

Street avg £1,100

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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