What kind of home is 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB last change hands?

14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB last sold for £275,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £114,000 in December 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2013 and October 2023, 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB rose from £114,000 to £275,000, a change of £161,000. That works out to roughly +9.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8PB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB use?

The latest EPC at 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB in?

14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

Police records around 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB 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.

What schools are near 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

The closest primary school to 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (893m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (255m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is Rydal Avenue, 326m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Byron Close

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

14 Byron Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8PB). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 69.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £275,000 in October 2023.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE50toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Byron Close 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.

Latest sale on 14 Byron Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£275,000

Growth on file: 9.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£275,000
+83.3%over 4 years
23 November 2018
£150,000
+31.6%over 4 years
13 December 2013
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8PB: £173,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in WN5 8PB

On the street

Versus other Byron Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 14 Byron Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,619

Street avg £1,878

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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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

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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

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2 bed

£387k

1 Cosgate Close, Orrell

WN5 8SG

4 bed2 bath

£158k

1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

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2 bed

£286k

1 Cambridge Road, Orrell

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5 bed1 bath

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

0.3 km

Rydal Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Peter's Catholic High School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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