Waterford Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN2 5BX.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Waterford Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £227,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £152,611. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 90% terraced, 10% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Waterford Close range from £75,000 to £248,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Waterford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Waterford Close 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 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £152,611 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £150,500 | 24 May 2019 |
Sold prices on Waterford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 1 Dec 2025 | £227,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 22 Jan 2025 | £248,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 26 Mar 2024 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 30 Sep 2021 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 24 May 2019 | £150,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 1 Mar 2019 | £92,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 16 Nov 2018 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 25 May 2018 | £96,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 2 Feb 2018 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 16 Dec 2016 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Waterford Close WN2 5BX | 28 Oct 2016 | £120,750 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Waterford Close | £195,000 (Sep 2021) → £220,000 (Mar 2024) | +13% over 2 yrs |
| 14, Waterford Close | £120,750 (Oct 2016) → £110,000 (Dec 2016) | -9% over under a year |
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Schools near Waterford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community 83 pupils | Community special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 242 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Platt Bridge Community School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Academy 228 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram 274 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Hindley station 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Wigan North Western station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stapleton Street (opp, Walthew Lane) 3 min walk
- Stapleton Street (nr, Walthew Lane) 3 min walk
- Dower Street (opp, Moss Lane) 3 min walk
- Dower Street (opp, Moss 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 - Ince Surgery
Clare House, Phoenix Way, Wigan · 1.0 mi - Rivington Way Surgery
Phoenix Way, Ince, Wigan · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Platt Bridge · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Platt Bridge · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Wigan Warrington Road · 1.2 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
- Peak Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Platt Bridge Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp Hindley · 1.2 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 Waterford Close
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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