What type of property is 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB sell for?

76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB last sold for £145,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £31,000 in January 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between January 2001 and September 2023, 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB rose from £31,000 to £145,000, a change of £114,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

The current EPC rating for 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB heated?

The latest EPC at 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

76 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 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB located?

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

What is crime like near 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

Police records around 76 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 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

The closest primary school to 76 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.

What transport links are near 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB?

The closest bus stop to 76 Bell Lane, WN5 0DB is Greenhey, 132m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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76 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DB

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 76 Bell Lane

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

76 Bell Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DB). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Last sale on file: £145,000 in September 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 11.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 39.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2014from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC75

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 76 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

76 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.

76 Bell Lane has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£145,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£145,000
+38.8%over 16 years
10 November 2006
£104,500
+74.2%
4 October 2006
£60,000
+93.5%over 5 years
12 January 2001
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DB: £135,000 (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.

CO₂ Emissions for 76 Bell Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,986

Street avg £1,514

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly 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.

£150k

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1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

£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

£127k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 bath

£352k

1 Ashridge Way, Orrell

WN5 0HD

4 bed3 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.

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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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Common questions

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