2 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB
About 2 Byron Close
2 Byron Close is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8PB). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in February 2004. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 26.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 53.6% above the 2004 sale of £138,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£127/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.
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Energy performance
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Aug 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
- May 2011Demolition And RebuildFullIn report
To erect detached garage following demolition of existing garage.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- A/11/75500
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2 Byron Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£212,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.9% per year over 3 years.
£138,000
Growth on file: 26.9% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
20 February 2004Most recent
£138,000
+112.3%over 3 years21 December 2000
£65,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8PB: £208,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in WN5 8PB
Versus other Byron Close homes
2 Byron Close is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,366
Street avg £2,087
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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Crime
2/mo
Steady 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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
52.1dB