What type of property is 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP sell for?

44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP last sold for £188,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £34,000 in May 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1995 and October 2024, 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP rose from £34,000 to £188,000, a change of £154,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The current EPC rating for 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP heated?

The latest EPC at 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP is in council tax band C.

Where is 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP located?

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

How safe is the area around 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

Police records around 44 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 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The closest primary school to 44 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 transport links are near 44 Broxton Avenue, WN5 8NP?

The closest bus stop to 44 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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44 Broxton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NP

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 44 Broxton Avenue

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

44 Broxton Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8NP). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 56.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £188,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Broxton Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 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.

44 Broxton Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£188,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£188,000
+44.6%over 10 years
15 April 2014
£130,000
+53.0%over 11 years
15 November 2002
£84,950
+149.9%over 7 years
25 May 1995
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8NP: £163,000 (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.

Years Held for 44 Broxton Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,611

Street avg £1,956

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£208k

1 Brindley Street

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1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8TW

3 bed1 bath

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1 Crantock Road

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£207k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Coniston Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8PR

2 bed

£158k

1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

WN5 8NL

2 bed

£387k

1 Cosgate Close, Orrell

WN5 8SG

4 bed2 bath

£286k

1 Cambridge Road, Orrell

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5 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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