What type of property is 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA last sold for £75,500 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £28,000 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 2001 and November 2023, 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA rose from £28,000 to £75,500, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA have?

The current EPC rating for 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA heated?

The latest EPC at 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA 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 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA located?

138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA in a safe area?

Police records around 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA 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 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

The closest primary school to 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (633m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (539m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

The closest bus stop to 138 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is Latham Lane, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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138 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 138 Bell Lane

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

138 Bell Lane is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 70.9% above the 2023 sale of £75,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£91/sq ft) was about 29.2% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £75,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE44toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 138 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

138 Bell Lane 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.

138 Bell Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£75,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

9 November 2023Most recent
£75,500
+39.8%over 19 years
16 December 2003
£54,000
+58.8%over 1 year
21 July 2002
£34,000
+21.4%over 1 year
20 May 2001
£28,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DA: £125,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in WN5 0DA

On the street

Versus other Bell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 138 Bell Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£981

Street avg £1,490

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 bath

£122k

1 Envoy Close

WN5 0QA

£138k

1 Brabazon Place

WN5 0HH

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

£119k

1 Chapel Street, Orrell

WN5 0AG

£141k

1 Anson Place

WN5 0HQ

£143k

1 Courier Place

WN5 0PY

£116k

1 Bombay Road

WN5 0EJ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Latham Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dean Trust Wigan. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0DA 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 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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