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

62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ is a 3-bedroom mid-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 C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ?

62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AJ. 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.

Is 62 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AJ in a safe area?

Police records around 62 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.

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

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. 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 £154,000 sits 71.1% above the 2025 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£101/sq ft) was about 23% 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2036

9 years remaining

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

Jul 2026from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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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.

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.

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

Current estimate

£154,000

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

£1,084

Street avg £1,022

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 71 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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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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£211k

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

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

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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