43 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
About 43 Macdonald Street
43 Macdonald Street is an end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Everything you need to know about 43 Macdonald Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Feb 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
43 Macdonald Street has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 43 Macdonald Street
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
30-day money-back guarantee
Sales history & valuation
43 Macdonald Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£119,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AJ: £90,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in WN5 0AJ
62 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
Sold May 2025
£90,00059 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
Sold Sept 2024
£90,00056 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
Sold Sept 2024
£76,00066 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
Sold May 2024
£100,00060 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ
Sold Nov 2016
£81,500
Versus other Macdonald Street homes
Floor Area for 43 Macdonald Street lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
57 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Everything you need to know about 43 Macdonald Street
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
30-day money-back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady 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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.0dB