What type of property is 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL sell for?

3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL last sold for £85,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The current EPC rating for 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

3 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 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL located?

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

Is 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest bus stop to 3 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is Chapel Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Macdonald Street

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

3 Macdonald Street is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 sits 58.8% above the 2025 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 65.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £85,000. At 61 m² it's 21.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 21 EPCs).

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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

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2035

8 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£135,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 June 2025Most recent
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AL: £120,000 (2026–2022).

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.

3 Macdonald Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,393

Street avg £1,046

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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

Chapel Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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