What kind of home is 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL last change hands?

18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL last sold for £87,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,000 in January 2011, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2011 and June 2013, 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL rose from £66,000 to £87,500, a change of £21,500. That works out to roughly +12.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

The current EPC rating for 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (664 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 0DL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL use?

The latest EPC at 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL 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 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL in?

18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

Police records around 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL 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 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

The closest primary school to 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (559m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Dean Trust Wigan (555m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL?

The closest bus stop to 18 Orrell Hall Close, WN5 0DL is Selkirk Grove, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Orrell Hall Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

62 m²

664 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Orrell Hall Close

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

18 Orrell Hall Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 664 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2010) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from July 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £132,000 sits 50.9% above the 2013 sale of £87,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

18 Orrell Hall Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2020

Current Certificate

Jul 2010

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 July 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Orrell Hall Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Orrell Hall Close 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.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£87,500

Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2013Most recent
£87,500
+32.6%over 2 years
21 January 2011
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 0DL: £160,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in WN5 0DL

On the street

Versus other Orrell Hall Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 18 Orrell Hall Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,418

Street avg £1,764

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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.

£127k

1 Cross Street, Orrell

WN5 0AH

2 bed1 bath

£139k

1 Blenheim Road

WN5 0EQ

3 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Canberra Road

WN5 0EG

3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Alvanley Close

WN5 0HL

3 bed

£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

£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.

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Selkirk Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Dean Trust Wigan. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 0DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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