Kent Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN2 5ET.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Kent Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 5 Jan 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £113,663. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Kent Avenue range from £96,995 to £137,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Kent Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kent Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WN2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £113,663 | 5 Jan 2024 |
Sold prices on Kent Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Kent Avenue WN2 5ET | 5 Jan 2024 | £137,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Kent Avenue WN2 5ET | 28 Feb 2019 | £96,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Kent Avenue WN2 5ET | 21 Feb 2019 | £106,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Kent Avenue | £106,995 (Feb 2019) → £137,000 (Jan 2024) | +28% over 5 yrs |
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Schools near Kent Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 228 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Newbridge Learning Community 83 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Platt Bridge Community School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram 274 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy 106 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 4–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Hawkley Hall High School 1,170 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Ince (Manchester) station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Hindley station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Wigan North Western station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Miller's Lane (W-bound, Miller's Lane) 2 min walk
- Sherwood Way (NE-bound, Sherwood Way) 3 min walk
- Sherwood Way (SW-bound, Sherwood Way) 3 min walk
- Stapleton Street (nr, Walthew Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Ahmad & Ptnrs
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 0.4 mi - Platt House Surgery
Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Wigan · 0.4 mi - Rivington Way Surgery
Phoenix Way, Ince, Wigan · 1.1 mi - Ince Surgery
Clare House, Phoenix Way, Wigan · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Platt Bridge · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Platt Bridge · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Wigan Warrington Road · 1.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Wigan Atherton Road · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Liverpool Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Platt Bridge Health Centre Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Abram Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Platt Bridge Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Hindley · 1.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 56.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 998 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,434 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wigan with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Kent Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.4% | 95% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.6% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 37.5% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.5% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.7% | 25.8% |
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 21.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 17.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.8% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.5% | 42.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.9% | 28.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 25.3% | 21.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 8.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wigan.
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