What kind of home is 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last change hands?

5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last sold for £112,500 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and November 2018, 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG rose from £100,000 to £112,500, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is Orrell Gardens, 141m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 1.0km away.

Does 5 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG have flooding or noise concerns?

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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5 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Ash Grove

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

5 Ash Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 43.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 37.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 73 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 17 EPCs). Sold November 2018 for £112,500.

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

Bedrooms2
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 13 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 September 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Jun 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ash Grove has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£112,500

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2018Most recent
£112,500
+12.5%over 4 years
17 July 2014
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NG: £105,000 (2022–2015).

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.

On floor area, 5 Ash Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,541

Street avg £1,204

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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.

£158k

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£200k

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WN5 8PR

2 bed

£179k

1 Crantock Road

WN5 8AR

3 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8TW

3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Brindley Street

WN5 8ET

3 bed

£207k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£160k

1 Ash Grove, Orrell

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£175k

1 Beaford Close

WN5 8LB

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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FAQ

Common questions

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