What kind of home is 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ last sold for £91,000 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £26,650 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and December 2020, 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ rose from £26,650 to £91,000, a change of £64,350. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

5 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 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

5 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 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ in?

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

What schools are near 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 First Avenue, WN6 7AZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 First Avenue

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

5 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 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 is 45.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 18.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £91,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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 3)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC69toE43

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

100%57%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2021from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE43toD60

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 First Avenue, Wigan, WN6 7AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£91,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2020Most recent
£91,000
+199.3%over 22 years
14 May 1998
£30,400
+14.1%over 1 year
27 February 1997
£26,650

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 habitable rooms, 5 First Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,083

Street avg £1,102

On par

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly 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.

£132k

1 Beresford Street

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3 bed

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1 Barnsley Street

WN6 7HA

3 bed

£174k

1 Beech Hall Street

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3 bed1 bath

£133k

1 Cranberry Avenue

WN6 7RR

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Bermside Close

WN6 7QL

3 bed2 bath

£127k

1 First Avenue

WN6 7AZ

2 bed1 bath

£142k

1 Diggle Street

WN6 7LR

2 bed1 bath

£169k

1 Delph Street

WN6 7EG

2 bed1 bath

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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