What kind of home is 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA last change hands?

140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA last sold for £65,500 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

The current EPC rating for 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA use?

The latest EPC at 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

140 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.

Which area is 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA in?

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

Is 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA in a safe area?

Police records around 140 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.

What schools are near 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

The closest primary school to 140 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.

How well connected is 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA?

The closest bus stop to 140 Bell Lane, WN5 0DA is Latham Lane, 31m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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140 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 140 Bell Lane

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

140 Bell Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Held since February 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 sits 101.5% above the 2005 sale of £65,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£70/sq ft) was about 44.5% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2036

9 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 140 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

140 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.

140 Bell Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£65,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2005Most recent
£65,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DA: £118,500 (2023–2022).

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.

140 Bell Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£753

Street avg £1,500

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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

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1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Canberra Road

WN5 0EG

3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

£202k

1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

WN5 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Buckland Drive

WN5 0JR

3 bed

£242k

1 Ashington Close

WN5 0JT

3 bed2 bath

£138k

1 Brabazon Place

WN5 0HH

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

0.0 km

Latham Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Dean Trust Wigan. 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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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