What kind of home is 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA last sold for £231,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £128,000 in January 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2015 and October 2024, 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA rose from £128,000 to £231,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 8BA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA use?

The latest EPC at 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA in?

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

What schools are near 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

The closest primary school to 7 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 is the nearest station to 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Central Drive, WN6 8BA is Elnup Avenue, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Gathurst Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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7 Central Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Central Drive

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

7 Central Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 8BA). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. 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.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £231,000.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE54toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

9%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Central Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Central Drive has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Central Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£231,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£231,000
+80.5%over 9 years
6 January 2015
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 8BA: £190,000 (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.

7 Central Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £2,303

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

1/mo

Steady 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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FAQ

Common questions

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