What type of property is 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

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

When did 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last change hands?

6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last sold for £97,500 in January 2013, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The current EPC rating for 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (820 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

6 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 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG located?

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

Is 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

The closest bus stop to 6 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 6 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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6 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

76 m²

820 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Ash Grove

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

6 Ash Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 820 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2011) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On the market in January 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 46.7% above the 2013 sale price.

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

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

6 Ash Grove's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Oct 2021

Current Certificate

Oct 2011

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 26 October 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Ash Grove, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£97,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 January 2013Most recent
£97,500

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.

Years Held for 6 Ash Grove runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,279

Street avg £1,237

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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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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2 bed

£179k

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£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

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3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Brindley Street

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3 bed

£207k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£143k

1 3, Flat, St James Road, Orrell

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Flat

£146k

1 Church Street, Orrell

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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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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 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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