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42a, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DG

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 42a

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

42a is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DG). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 70 m² this is the 30th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD61toC72
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Mid 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in WN5 0DG: £28,000 (2002–2002).

On the street

Versus other Greenhey homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 42a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42a

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£112k

1 Beaumont Grove, Orrell

WN5 0BT

£113k

1 Comet Road

WN5 0EU

£115k

1 Britannia Road

WN5 0EN

£116k

1 Bombay Road

WN5 0EJ

£119k

1 Chapel Street, Orrell

WN5 0AG

£122k

1 Envoy Close

WN5 0QA

£127k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 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.
Full Wigan report

Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greenhey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN5 0DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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 42a, Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.