What type of property is 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU sell for?

53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU last sold for £210,000 in June 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £48,500 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between February 1998 and June 2026, 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU rose from £48,500 to £210,000, a change of £161,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

The current EPC rating for 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 9HU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

53 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 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU located?

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

What is crime like near 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

Police records around 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU 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 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

The closest primary school to 53 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 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU?

The closest bus stop to 53 Ash Close, WN6 9HU is Mill Lane, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Appley Bridge Rail Station, 491m away.

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

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 53 Ash Close

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

53 Ash Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Appley Bridge, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 9HU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

A recent sale: £210,000 in June 2026. Across 1998–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 121.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 66 m² it's 19.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 29 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

May 2026from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Ash Close, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Ash Close 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.

53 Ash Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£210,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2026Most recent
£210,000
+38.2%over 5 years
11 February 2021
£152,000
+16.9%over 5 years
15 October 2015
£130,000
-7.1%over 2 years
4 April 2013
£140,000
+188.7%over 15 years
27 February 1998
£48,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 9HU: £200,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WN6 9HU

On the street

Versus other Ash Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 53 Ash Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,022

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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Full Wigan report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Falling 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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Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 9HU

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