What type of property is 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA last sold for £204,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,500 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and September 2022, 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA rose from £68,500 to £204,000, a change of £135,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA located?

31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA sits in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

Is 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA 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 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

The closest primary school to 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (143m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shevington High School (818m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 31 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is Elnup Avenue, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Gathurst Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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31 Central Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Central Drive

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

31 Central Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2001–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 12.3% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 46.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £204,000 in September 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Central Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Central Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

31 Central Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£204,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2022Most recent
£204,000
+27.1%over 12 years
8 June 2010
£160,500
+134.3%over 8 years
30 November 2001
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 8BA: £225,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN6 8BA

On the street

Versus other Central Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Central Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,138

Street avg £2,294

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£225k

1 Bakewell Drive

WN6 8QH

3 bed

£180k

1 Coach House Drive, Shevington

WN6 8AU

3 bed

£158k

1 Bluebell Avenue

WN6 8NR

3 bed

£229k

1 Broomholme, Shevington

WN6 8DT

2 bed1 bath

£342k

1 Ayrefield Grove, Shevington

WN6 8DZ

4 bed2 bath

£401k

1 Coppinger Close, Shevington

WN6 8GA

4 bed3 bath

£255k

1 Carawood Close, Shevington

WN6 8DP

5 bed

£250k

1 Church Lane, Shevington

WN6 8BD

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

Elnup Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 8BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 8BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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