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74 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HD

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 74 Orrell Road

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

74 Orrell Road is a mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8HD). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (46 m² across 48 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 sits 127.3% above the 2026 sale of £55,000. Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £55,000 — fresh data.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 July 2036

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 74 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

74 Orrell Road has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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.

74 Orrell Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£55,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 May 2026Most recent

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8HD: £72,000 (2026–2020).

On the street

Versus other Orrell Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 74 Orrell Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£714

Street avg £787

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 74 Orrell Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£125k

1 Cedar Grove, Orrell

WN5 8NH

£118k

1 3, St James Road, Orrell

WN5 8SS

£143k

1 3, Flat, St James Road, Orrell

WN5 8SS

Flat
£146k

1 Church Street, Orrell

WN5 8TG

£158k

1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

WN5 8NL

2 bed
£160k

1 Ash Grove, Orrell

WN5 8NG

£175k

1 Beaford Close

WN5 8LB

£177k

1 Brentwood

WN5 8DX

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.
Full Wigan report

Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chapel Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's CofE Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 8HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for WN5 8HD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 74 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.