What type of property is 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN last sold for £135,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN 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 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN located?

5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

The closest primary school to 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (807m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (766m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Smith Avenue, WN5 0BN is Peter Street, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Smith Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0BN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Smith Avenue

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

5 Smith Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0BN). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 23% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 56.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £135,000 in August 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Mar 2024

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Smith Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Smith Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Smith Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 August 2024Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0BN: £142,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WN5 0BN

On the street

Versus other Smith Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Smith Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,985

Street avg £1,450

Above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 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.

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Buckland Drive

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£249k

1 Ashington Close

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3 bed2 bath

£129k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

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2 bed1 bath

£337k

1 Ashridge Way, Orrell

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4 bed3 bath

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Peter Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Dean Trust Wigan. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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