What type of property is 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

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

When did 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL last change hands?

5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL last sold for £55,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and August 2014, 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL rose from £48,000 to £55,000, a change of £7,000. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

5 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 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL located?

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

Is 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is Chapel Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Macdonald Street

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

5 Macdonald Street is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 121.8% above the 2014 sale of £55,000. On the market in August 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 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.

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

Current Certificate

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 June 2029

2 years remaining

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£55,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2014Most recent
£55,000
+14.6%over 10 years
9 October 2003
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AL: £93,000 (2026–2023).

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.

Price per m² for 5 Macdonald Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£797

Street avg £1,083

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£122k

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£127k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

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2 bed1 bath

£116k

1 Bombay Road

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£115k

1 Britannia Road

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£113k

1 Comet Road

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1 Beaumont Grove, Orrell

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1 Brabazon Place

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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

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70 dB

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Common questions

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