What type of property is 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH last sold for £72,000 in February 2018, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £31,500 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1995 and February 2018, 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH rose from £31,500 to £72,000, a change of £40,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

The current EPC rating for 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH located?

26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

Police records around 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH show an average of 22 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

The closest primary school to 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (148m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (299m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH?

The closest bus stop to 26 Cross Street, WN5 0AH is Loch Street, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Cross Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Cross Street

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

26 Cross Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AH). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 87.5% above the 2018 sale of £72,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Cross Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Cross Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26 Cross Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£72,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2018Most recent
£72,000
+16.1%over 4 years
26 September 2013
£62,000
+96.8%over 18 years
31 August 1995
£31,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AH: £73,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in WN5 0AH

On the street

Versus other Cross Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Cross Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£911

Street avg £1,099

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

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1 Canberra Road

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3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

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1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

WN5 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Buckland Drive

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1 Ashington Close

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£138k

1 Brabazon Place

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wigan district page.

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Loch Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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