What type of property is 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The current EPC rating for 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

18 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 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL located?

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

How safe is the area around 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

Police records around 18 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 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest primary school to 18 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 is the nearest station to 18 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 18 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 18 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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18 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 18 Beechwood Crescent

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

18 Beechwood Crescent is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NL). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 45 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Mar 2012

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Beechwood Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£130,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

Floor Area for 18 Beechwood Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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

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