589 Ormskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 8AG
About 589 Ormskirk Road
589 Ormskirk Road is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN5 8AG). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Last sale on file: £112,500 in February 2024. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£102/sq ft) was about 30.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
589 Ormskirk Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
7applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 589 Ormskirk Road
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 22 years.
£112,500
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
21 February 2024Most recent
£112,500
+44.2%over 18 years5 June 2005
£78,000
+10.7%over 1 year1 April 2004
£70,450
+85.4%over 1 year21 April 2002
£38,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8AG: £147,500 (2025–2023).
Versus other Ormskirk Road homes
On epc rating, 589 Ormskirk Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,103
Street avg £924
Floor Area
102 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 5.3 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
0.1 km
Rose Hill Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St John's CofE Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB







