What type of property is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA last sold for £62,500 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

The current EPC rating for 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA heated?

The latest EPC at 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA 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.

Where is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA located?

126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

Police records around 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

The closest primary school to 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (518m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (554m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA?

The closest bus stop to 126 Gidlow Lane, WN6 7EA is Gidlow Lane, 97m away. The nearest bus option is Wigan Bus Station, 748m away.

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126 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 126 Gidlow Lane

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

126 Gidlow Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN6 7EA). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Held since October 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 93.6% above the 2005 sale of £62,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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 gardenYes

Building

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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD56toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 126 Gidlow Lane, Wigan, WN6 7EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

126 Gidlow Lane 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.

126 Gidlow Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£62,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 October 2005Most recent
£62,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7EA: £115,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in WN6 7EA

On the street

Versus other Gidlow Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

126 Gidlow Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£772

Street avg £1,041

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

11/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gidlow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School. 25 schools nearby.

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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 7EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 7EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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