What kind of home is 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG last change hands?

5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG last sold for £278,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £107,475 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and June 2024, 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG rose from £107,475 to £278,000, a change of £170,525. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8SG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG use?

The latest EPC at 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG in?

5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

Police records around 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG 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 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

The closest primary school to 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG is Orrell Holgate Academy (167m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Peter's Catholic High School (890m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cosgate Close, WN5 8SG is Holgate School, 250m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 453m away.

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5 Cosgate Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8SG

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Cosgate Close

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

5 Cosgate Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8SG). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 66.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £278,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle, Integral
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 January 2029

2 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cosgate Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cosgate 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£278,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2024Most recent
£278,000
+158.7%over 23 years
31 August 2000
£107,475

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8SG: £225,000 (2025–2000).

Nearby sales in WN5 8SG

On the street

Versus other Cosgate Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Cosgate Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,808

Street avg £2,569

Above

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

22/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Holgate School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Orrell Holgate Academy. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.8dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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