What type of property is 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB sell for?

52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB last sold for £95,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1997 and November 2023, 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB rose from £35,000 to £95,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB have?

The current EPC rating for 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB heated?

The latest EPC at 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB 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 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB located?

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

How safe is the area around 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

Police records around 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB 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 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

The closest primary school to 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (398m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (299m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 52 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is Greenhey, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 52 Bell Lane

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

52 Bell Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 49.5% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £95,000.

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 September 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jul 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Sept 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Bell Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

52 Bell Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£95,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2023Most recent
£95,000
+14.5%over 9 years
22 May 2014
£83,000
+137.1%over 16 years
23 October 1997
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DB: £145,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN5 0DB

On the street

Versus other Bell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 52 Bell Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,338

Street avg £1,553

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Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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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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1 Commodore Place

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1 Brabazon Place

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1 Canberra Road

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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

0.1 km

Greenhey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 0DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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