What kind of home is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ last change hands?

62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ last sold for £90,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and May 2025, 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ rose from £70,000 to £90,000, a change of £20,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The current EPC rating for 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ use?

The latest EPC at 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

62 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.

Which area is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ in?

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

What schools are near 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The closest primary school to 62 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 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

The closest bus stop to 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is Loch Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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62 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 62 Macdonald Street

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

62 Macdonald Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 sits 53.3% above the 2025 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£123/sq ft) was about 50.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £90,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Jul 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%44%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 62 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

62 Macdonald Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

62 Macdonald Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£90,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

28 May 2025Most recent
£90,000
+28.6%over 20 years
4 March 2005
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AJ: £81,500 (2024–2016).

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.

Years Held for 62 Macdonald Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,324

Street avg £1,022

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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

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1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

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1 Buckland Drive

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1 Ashington Close

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1 Cross Street, Orrell

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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

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.

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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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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