What type of property is 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW last change hands?

1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW last sold for £132,000 in August 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,500 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and August 2022, 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW rose from £112,500 to £132,000, a change of £19,500. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0AW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW located?

1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

Police records around 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW 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 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

The closest primary school to 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (74m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (237m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Kershaw Street, WN5 0AW is Loch Street, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0AW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 43.2% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£170/sq ft) was about 74.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2022 at £132,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

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)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£132,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2022Most recent
£132,000
+17.3%over 15 years
17 August 2006
£112,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0AW: £132,000 (2026–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Kershaw Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,833

Street avg £1,587

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

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