What type of property is 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU sell for?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU last sold for £200,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £51,000 in August 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 1998 and July 2024, 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU rose from £51,000 to £200,000, a change of £149,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU have?

The current EPC rating for 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU heated?

The latest EPC at 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU has council approval for side and rear extension granted in March 2012 under ref. A/12/76448. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU 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 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU located?

51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU sits in Appley Bridge, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

Which schools serve 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

The closest primary school to 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is Shevington Vale Primary School (655m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Shevington High School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

The closest bus stop to 51 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is Mill Lane, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Appley Bridge Rail Station, 491m away.

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51 Ash Close, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9HU

Solar panels5 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Ash Close

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

51 Ash Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Appley Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 9HU). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 86.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £200,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
Previously extendedYes

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C71

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

Mar 2024from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD55toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Ash Close, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 51 Ash Close, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9HU

2decisions2extensions13documents

Oct 2011
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
To extend dwellinghouse - two storey to side, first floor at rear, together with porch to front.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
A/11/76033
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PorchMar 2012Decision

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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.

51 Ash Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2024Most recent
£200,000
+39.9%over 6 years
10 August 2017
£143,000
+2.1%over 5 years
2 August 2012
£140,000
+112.1%over 11 years
26 April 2001
£66,000
+29.4%over 2 years
6 August 1998
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 9HU: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN6 9HU

On the street

Versus other Ash Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51 Ash Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,817

Street avg £1,993

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Mill Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shevington Vale Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 9HU

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