What kind of home is 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL is a semi-detached house.

When did 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL last change hands?

1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL last sold for £185,000 in July 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in February 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2013 and July 2020, 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL rose from £155,000 to £185,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

The current EPC rating for 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8PL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL use?

The latest EPC at 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL in?

1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

Police records around 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL 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 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

The closest primary school to 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (1.3km), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (595m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Cambridge Road, WN5 8PL is Gathurst Road, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Cambridge Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8PL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 10.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 37.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £185,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC78

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Cambridge Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1b saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£185,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

23 July 2020Most recent
£185,000
+20.1%over 4 years
15 October 2015
£154,000
-0.6%over 2 years
18 February 2013
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8PL: £215,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in WN5 8PL

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1b outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,151

Street avg £1,766

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 5.5 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.

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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

Gathurst Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Peter's Catholic High School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.5dB

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55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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