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6 Ferndale Drive, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9BB

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
181 m²
1948 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Ferndale Drive

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

6 Ferndale Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Appley Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 181 m² (around 1948 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since March 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. At 181 m² the property is well over the postcode median (104 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 107.6% above the 2004 sale of £249,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 28.4% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Feb 2016
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
48%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Ferndale Drive, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Ferndale Drive has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

6 Ferndale Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£249,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 March 2004Most recent

    £249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 9BB: £275,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Ferndale Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Ferndale Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,381

Street avg £2,337

Strongly below

Floor Area

181 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Ferndale Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Shevington Vale Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN6 9BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 9BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Ferndale Drive, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.