16 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
About 16 Bennett Drive
16 Bennett Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 7AR). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 sits 63.5% above the 2012 sale of £197,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£206/sq ft) was about 100.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 89 m² it sits well below the postcode median (132 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 14 years since the last transfer (May 2012).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
16 Bennett Drive'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Nov 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
16 Bennett Drive has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£323,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 13 years.
£197,500
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
16 May 2012Most recent
£197,500
+12.9%over 8 years14 November 2003
£174,950
+80.5%over 4 years24 June 1999
£96,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 7AR: £307,000 (2024–2016).
Nearby sales in WN5 7AR
19 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
Sold Nov 2024
£470,00018 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
Sold Jun 2019
£325,0004 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
Sold Aug 2017
£307,00012 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
Sold Apr 2016
£288,00024 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR
Sold Mar 2016
£218,000
Versus other Bennett Drive homes
On floor area, 16 Bennett Drive runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,219
Street avg £1,760
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 138 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 5.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady 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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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







