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

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

What did 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG sell for?

8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG last sold for £126,500 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG heated?

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

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

8 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 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

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

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Ash Grove, WN5 8NG?

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 8 Ash Grove

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

8 Ash Grove is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NG). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 36.8% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £126,500.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
StudyYes
LoftYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

8 Ash Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD63toE52

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£126,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 November 2020Most recent
£126,500

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 epc rating, 8 Ash Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,291

Street avg £1,235

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly 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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2 bed

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3 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8TW

3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Brindley Street

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3 bed

£207k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£175k

1 Beaford Close

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£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.

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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