When did 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR last change hands?

14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR last sold for £270,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,950 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1998 and May 2006, 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR rose from £119,950 to £270,000, a change of £150,050. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR in?

14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR 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 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

The closest primary school to 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (113m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Up Holland High School (410m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR is Marl Grove, 42m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 424m away.

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14 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR

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About 14 Bennett Drive

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14 Bennett Drive is a property in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 7AR). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since May 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Bennett Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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 1998.

Last sold (2006)

£270,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2006Most recent
£270,000
+47.6%over 3 years
7 March 2003
£182,950
+52.5%over 4 years
13 September 1998
£119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 7AR: £307,000 (2024–2016).

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Area

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Marl Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 7AR

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43.7dB

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