What kind of home is 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF last sold for £133,500 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £31,950 in February 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2002 and November 2018, 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF rose from £31,950 to £133,500, a change of £101,550. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF use?

The latest EPC at 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in September 2010 under ref. A/10/74622. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF 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 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF in?

16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

Police records around 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF 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 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

The closest primary school to 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (397m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (346m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Grange Avenue, WN5 0DF is Greenhey, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

16 Grange Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DF

Extendable3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 16 Grange Avenue

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

16 Grange Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DF). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 87 m² it's 27.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 11 EPCs). Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 46.8% above the 2018 sale price. Sold November 2018 for £133,500.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Grange Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

May 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2028

1 year remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Grange Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 16 Grange Avenue.

1 application on record at 16 Grange Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DF

1decisions1extensions4documents9nearby

Sept 2010
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
To extend dwellinghouse, two storey to side.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
A/10/74622
Full record in report

Unlock 16 Grange Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DF's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 16 Grange Avenue has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£133,500

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

7 November 2018Most recent
£133,500
+45.9%over 13 years
12 April 2005
£91,500
+186.4%over 3 years
8 February 2002
£31,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DF: £149,995 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in WN5 0DF

On the street

Versus other Grange Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 16 Grange Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,534

Street avg £1,648

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Grange Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£202k

1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

WN5 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Buckland Drive

WN5 0JR

3 bed

£176k

1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

£242k

1 Ashington Close

WN5 0JT

3 bed2 bath

£150k

1 Canberra Road

WN5 0EG

3 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 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.

Full Wigan report

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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 16 Grange Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.