What type of property is 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL sell for?

12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL last sold for £120,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £30,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 1996 and February 2026, 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL rose from £30,000 to £120,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The current EPC rating for 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL 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 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL located?

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

Is 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL 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 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest primary school to 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (202m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (319m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest bus stop to 12 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is Chapel Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Macdonald Street

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

12 Macdonald Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £120,000. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 15% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 80.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

May 2021from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF33toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Macdonald Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£120,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2026Most recent
£120,000
+87.5%over 11 years
31 July 2014
£64,000
+10.3%over 4 years
11 December 2009
£58,000
+20.8%over 6 years
7 October 2003
£48,000
+60.0%over 7 years
23 July 1996
£30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AL: £93,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN5 0AL

On the street

Versus other Macdonald Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Macdonald Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £1,036

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£127k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Canberra Road

WN5 0EG

3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

£202k

1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

WN5 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Buckland Drive

WN5 0JR

3 bed

£242k

1 Ashington Close

WN5 0JT

3 bed2 bath

£138k

1 Brabazon Place

WN5 0HH

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

Chapel Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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