What type of property is 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL last sold for £110,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL 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 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL located?

1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL 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 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest primary school to 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is Orrell Holgate Academy (502m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (503m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is Abbey Drive, 246m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 827m away.

Are there any environmental risks at 1 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.2 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 53.48 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Beechwood Crescent

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

1 Beechwood Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Today's modelled estimate of £158,000 is 43.6% above the 2018 sale price. Sold October 2018 for £110,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
DrivewayYes

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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.

Current Certificate

May 2018

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beechwood Crescent 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.

1 Beechwood Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£158,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£110,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 October 2018Most recent
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NL: £126,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in WN5 8NL

On the street

Versus other Beechwood Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1 Beechwood Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,279

Street avg £1,310

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Abbey Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Orrell Holgate Academy. 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 8NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.5dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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