What type of property is 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ sell for?

45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ last sold for £66,750 in January 2015, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £62,000 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and January 2015, 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ rose from £62,000 to £66,750, a change of £4,750. That works out to roughly +1.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The current EPC rating for 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2009 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ heated?

The latest EPC at 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ 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 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ located?

45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ 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 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The closest primary school to 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (103m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (249m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 45 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is Loch Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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45 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 45 Macdonald Street

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

45 Macdonald Street is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 70.8% above the 2015 sale of £66,750. Last sold in January 2015, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromF32toD62

Main Fuel

GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

14%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2013from Feb 2013

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Oct 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 45 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

45 Macdonald Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

45 Macdonald Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£66,750

Growth on file: 1.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2015Most recent
£66,750
+7.7%over 5 years
4 October 2009
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AJ: £90,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in WN5 0AJ

On the street

Versus other Macdonald Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 45 Macdonald Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£940

Street avg £1,036

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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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 0AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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