Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan
- Land size
- 3 acres
Key Features
- Approx 3 acres
- Stables and Barn measuring approx 770m2 (8,288sqft)
- Close to the M6
- Previously benefited from Planning Permission for residential development
- Close proximity to amenities
- Freehold with vacant possession
Description
Situated on Downall Green Road in the charming area of Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan, this remarkable property presents a unique opportunity for those seeking a blend of rural tranquillity and potential development. Spanning approximately three acres, the land is complemented by substantial stables measuring around 770 square metres, offering ample space for equestrian pursuits or other ventures.
This freehold property has previously enjoyed Outline Planning Permission for residential development, making it an enticing prospect for investors or developers looking to capitalise on the growing demand for housing in the region. The potential for development is further enhanced by its strategic location, being in close proximity to the M6, Junction 24, which provides excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities.
Whether you envision creating a stunning family home or a thriving equestrian centre, this property offers the flexibility to realise your aspirations. With its generous land size and existing facilities, it is a rare find in the market. Embrace the opportunity to shape this land into your dream project in a location that combines the best of both countryside living and accessibility.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 46 Equestrian listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rectory CofE Primary School191 metresOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Garswood Primary and Nursery School979 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Community school
- Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School0.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 186
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Nicol Mere School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 418
- Type
- Community school
- R L Hughes Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 425
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Cansfield High School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 974
- Type
- Community school
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield1.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Byrchall High School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hawkley Hall High School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Type
- Academy converter
- Outwood Academy Haydock2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 791
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Fazakerley Sharpe, Wigan
3 Wrightington Street, Swinley, Wigan, WN1 2AZ