What kind of home is 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH last sold for £102,750 in June 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £38,000 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and June 2006, 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH rose from £38,000 to £102,750, a change of £64,750. That works out to roughly +20.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH use?

The latest EPC at 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

28 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 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH in?

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

How safe is the area around 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

Police records around 28 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 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH?

The closest bus stop to 28 Bell Lane, WN5 0DH is Greenhey, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 28 Bell Lane

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

28 Bell Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since June 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £157,000 sits 52.8% above the 2006 sale of £102,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 25% 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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Feb 2015

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Bell Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£157,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£102,750

Growth on file: 20.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2006Most recent
£102,750
+170.4%over 5 years
16 March 2001
£38,000

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.

EPC Rating for 28 Bell Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,317

Street avg £1,193

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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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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WN5 0HL

3 bed

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1 Blenheim Road

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3 bed1 bath

£202k

1 Dean Crescent, Orrell

WN5 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Buckland Drive

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£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

0.2 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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