What type of property is 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB last sold for £138,000 in February 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in December 2000, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2000 and February 2004, 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB rose from £65,000 to £138,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +26.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

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

Where is 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

How well connected is 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Byron Close, WN5 8PB is Rydal Avenue, 326m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 2 Byron Close

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

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 £224,000 sits 62.3% 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

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 25 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2014

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 25 August 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Byron Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PB

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May 2011
Demolition And RebuildFull
Outcome in report
To erect detached garage following demolition of existing garage.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
A/11/75500
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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.

2 Byron Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 26.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£138,000

Growth on file: 26.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2004Most recent
£138,000
+112.3%over 3 years
21 December 2000
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8PB: £208,000 (2025–2018).

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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.

2 Byron Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,366

Street avg £2,087

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.3 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

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