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138 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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 £125,000 sits 65.6% 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.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 138 Bell Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 138 Bell Lane

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the 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.

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

Current estimate

£125,000

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

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£75,500

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

Sales timeline

  1. 9 November 2023Most recent

    £75,500

    +39.8%over 19 years

  2. 16 December 2003

    £54,000

    +58.8%over 1 year

  3. 21 July 2002

    £34,000

    +21.4%over 1 year

  4. 20 May 2001

    £28,000

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

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 138 Bell Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k

1 Chapel Street, Orrell

WN5 0AG

£129k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 bath
£121k

1 Britannia Road

WN5 0EN

£120k

1 Bombay Road

WN5 0EJ

£118k

1 Beaumont Grove, Orrell

WN5 0BT

£118k

1 Comet Road

WN5 0EU

£139k

1 Anson Place

WN5 0HQ

£140k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 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.
Full Wigan report

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 0DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN5 0DA

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 138 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.