What kind of home is 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

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

What did 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL sell for?

6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL last sold for £80,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL use?

The latest EPC at 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

6 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.

Which area is 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL in?

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

How safe is the area around 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

Police records around 6 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.

What schools are near 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL?

The closest bus stop to 6 Macdonald Street, WN5 0AL is Chapel Street, 128m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Macdonald Street

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

6 Macdonald Street is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Today's modelled estimate of £128,000 sits 60% above the 2023 sale of £80,000. Last sale on file: £80,000 in June 2023.

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Sept 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Macdonald Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£80,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 June 2023Most recent
£80,000

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.

On floor area, 6 Macdonald Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£941

Street avg £1,074

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 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

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WN5 0QA

£119k

1 Chapel Street, Orrell

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£138k

1 Brabazon Place

WN5 0HH

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Anson 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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