What did 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR sell for?

3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR last sold for £237,500 in February 2006, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,950 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and February 2006, 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR rose from £130,950 to £237,500, a change of £106,550. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR had any planning applications?

3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

Police records around 3 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 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bennett Drive, WN5 7AR is Marl Grove, 42m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 424m away.

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3 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR

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Band E

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Overview

About 3 Bennett Drive

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3 Bennett Drive is a four-bedroom property in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 7AR). It has council tax band E. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in February 2006. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 3 Bennett Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AR

2decisions2extensions10documents2nearby

Flagged:Demolition

May 2006
PorchFull
Outcome in report
To extend dwellinghouse; single storey to rear, porch and garage extension at front together with conservatory to rear following demolition of existing conservatory.
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
A/06/66296
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ExtensionJan 2007Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2006)

£237,500

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2006Most recent
£237,500
+81.4%over 7 years
18 December 1998
£130,950

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

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Nearest stop

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Marl Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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51.9dB

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