What type of property is 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP sell for?

4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP last sold for £95,400 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £43,950 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and April 2008, 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP rose from £43,950 to £95,400, a change of £51,450. That works out to roughly +11.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The current EPC rating for 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8NP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP 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 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP located?

4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

Police records around 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP 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 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The closest primary school to 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is Orrell Holgate Academy (873m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (133m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is St Peter's Catholic High School, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Broxton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NP

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Broxton Avenue

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

4 Broxton Avenue is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £141,000 is 47.8% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£132/sq ft) was about 17.3% below the postcode norm.

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

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Mar 2026

Current Certificate

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 March 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Broxton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Broxton Avenue 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.

4 Broxton Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£95,400

Growth on file: 11.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 April 2008Most recent
£95,400
+117.1%over 6 years
10 May 2001
£43,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NP: £188,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in WN5 8NP

On the street

Versus other Broxton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Broxton Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,424

Street avg £2,001

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Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 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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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

St Peter's Catholic High School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Peter's Catholic High School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 8NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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