What type of property is 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ last change hands?

1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ last sold for £190,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 8EJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ 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.

Where is 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ located?

1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ sits in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (610m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shevington High School (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Douglas Drive, WN6 8EJ is Douglas Drive, 111m away. The nearest rail option is Gathurst Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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1a, Douglas Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Shevington, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 8EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £190,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 18.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Douglas Drive, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 May 2025Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 8EJ: £220,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WN6 8EJ

On the street

Versus other Douglas Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,533

Street avg £2,102

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Douglas Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. 11 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 8EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 8EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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