144 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DA
About 144 Bell Lane
144 Bell Lane is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include notable views.
Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £125,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 15.2% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£149/sq ft) was about 19% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
144 Bell Lane has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
144 Bell Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 18 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
23 November 2023Most recent
£125,000
+27.6%over 8 years12 November 2015
£98,000
-9.3%over 8 years28 June 2007
£108,000
+25.6%over 1 year28 July 2005
£86,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DA: £118,500 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in WN5 0DA
Versus other Bell Lane homes
On years held, 144 Bell Lane runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,603
Street avg £1,460
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







