What type of property is 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last change hands?

17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last sold for £105,000 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG located?

17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

Police records around 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG 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.

Which schools serve 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest primary school to 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is Orrell Holgate Academy (666m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (319m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest bus stop to 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is Orrell Gardens, 141m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 1.0km away.

Are there any environmental risks at 17 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.81 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 53.36 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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17 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Ash Grove

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

17 Ash Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NG). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2014. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 sits 59% above the 2015 sale of £105,000. On the market in June 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Period featuresYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 24 August 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ash Grove has no planning applications on record.

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.

17 Ash Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£105,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 June 2015Most recent
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NG: £112,500 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in WN5 8NG

On the street

Versus other Ash Grove homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,207

Street avg £1,246

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

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2 bed

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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.

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Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Orrell Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Catholic High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.4dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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