What kind of home is 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST last change hands?

9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST last sold for £100,000 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

The current EPC rating for 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST use?

The latest EPC at 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST in?

9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

Police records around 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST 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 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

The closest primary school to 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST is Orrell Holgate Academy (300m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Up Holland High School (588m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST?

The closest bus stop to 9 Church Drive, WN5 8ST is Church Drive, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 284m away.

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9 Church Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8ST

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Church Drive

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

9 Church Drive is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8ST). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the 11th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £100,000 in January 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road
BalconyYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Oct 2011

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Church Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Church Drive 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.

9 Church Drive valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 January 2023Most recent
£100,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in WN5 8ST: £178,500 (2025–1997).

Nearby sales in WN5 8ST

3 Church Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8ST
Sold Oct 2025
£262,500

On the street

Versus other Church Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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.

£158k

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£200k

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2 bed

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1 Crantock Road

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£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

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3 bed1 bath

£208k

1 Brindley Street

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3 bed

£118k

1 3, St James Road, Orrell

WN5 8SS

£125k

1 Cedar Grove, Orrell

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£143k

1 3, Flat, St James Road, Orrell

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Church Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 8ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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