What type of property is 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL last change hands?

72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL last sold for £126,500 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in March 2008, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and September 2019, 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL rose from £105,000 to £126,500, a change of £21,500. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL have?

The current EPC rating for 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL heated?

The latest EPC at 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The most recent planning decision at 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL was a refusal for a loft conversion (ref. A/23/96480/HH) in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

72 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 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL located?

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

Which schools serve 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest primary school to 72 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.

How well connected is 72 Beechwood Crescent, WN5 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 72 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 72 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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72 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 72 Beechwood Crescent

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

72 Beechwood Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2019. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2008–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 31.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 61.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2024. Most recent transfer: September 2019 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

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2019

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 72 Beechwood Crescent in 2024.

Feb 2024
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Hip to gable roof alteration with dormer to rear, roof lights to the front and Juliet balconies to rear
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
A/23/96480/HH
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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.

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

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£126,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

18 September 2019Most recent
£126,500
+20.5%over 11 years
28 March 2008
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NL: £117,500 (2022–2016).

Nearby sales in WN5 8NL

On the street

Versus other Beechwood Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

72 Beechwood Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,506

Street avg £1,278

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

£161k

1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

WN5 8NL

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£200k

1 Coniston Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8PR

2 bed

£170k

1 Crantock Road

WN5 8AR

3 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8TW

3 bed1 bath

£209k

1 Brindley Street

WN5 8ET

3 bed

£200k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£167k

1 Ash Grove, Orrell

WN5 8NG

£174k

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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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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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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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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