What kind of home is 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is a semi-detached house.

What did 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH sell for?

26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH last sold for £88,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £118,000 in April 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 2006 and September 2016, 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH fell from £118,000 to £88,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly -2.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

The current EPC rating for 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH use?

The latest EPC at 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH in?

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

What is crime like near 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

Police records around 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH 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 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

The closest primary school to 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (246m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (254m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 26 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is Greenhey, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Bell Lane

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

26 Bell Lane is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 sits 123.9% above the 2016 sale of £88,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

26 Bell Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£88,000

Growth on file: -2.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

27 September 2016Most recent
£88,000
-41.3%over 9 years
24 May 2007
£150,000
+27.1%over 1 year
27 April 2006
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DH: £110,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in WN5 0DH

On the street

Versus other Bell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Bell Lane outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,048

Street avg £1,210

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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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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

0.2 km

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 0DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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