What kind of home is The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG sell for?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG last sold for £795,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The current EPC rating for The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 9RG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG use?

The latest EPC at The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG has council approval for an extension granted in October 2025 under ref. 2025/0783/NMA. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG in?

The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG sits in Wrightington, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district in Lancashire.

What schools are near The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The closest primary school to The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington (505m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Standish Community High School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG?

The closest bus stop to The Poplars, Tunley Lane, WN6 9RG is Derby House, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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The Poplars, Tunley Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RG

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About The Poplars

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

The Poplars is a four-bedroom detached house in Wrightington, Wigan, Wigan (WN6 9RG). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot.

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (128 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £970,000 is 22% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £795,000 in October 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageSingle, Integral
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

The Poplars's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jun 2009

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%65%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Poplars, Tunley Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Poplars has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at The Poplars, Tunley Lane, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RG

6decisions1extensions33documents

Jul 2011
Outline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed stable block.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
2011/0524/LDP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentFeb 2026Decision
ExtensionOct 2025Non-material amendments to planning permission 2024/0526/FUL - Repositioning of dwelling. Reduce to single chimney and relocate. Reduction in size and relocation of plant room. Alteration to boot room roof. Amended position of rooflights on front elevation further 2 introduced. Amended position of rooflights on rear elevation two omitted. Terrace introduced at first floor. Approved terrace to rear omitted. Landing window design changed to regular window in place of apex glazing. Window to feature stone head and sill to match other approved windows. Stone in place of timber cladding on flat roof dining space. Adjustment of cabrio rooflight position. Stone piers in place of dwarf wall to front porch.Glazing arrangement to kitchen and main bedroom amended.Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£970,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£795,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 October 2020Most recent
£795,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 9RG: £400,000 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in WN6 9RG

On the street

Versus other Tunley Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for The Poplars runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,441

Street avg £3,125

Strongly above

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 6 years

Above

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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

Derby House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 9RG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 9RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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