What type of property is 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG last sold for £135,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and May 2017, 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG rose from £45,000 to £135,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG is G with a score of 18 out of 100, lodged in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a F. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (857 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8TG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG has 3 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in April 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG 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.

Where is 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG located?

1 Church Street, WN5 8TG sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Which schools serve 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest primary school to 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG is Orrell Holgate Academy (214m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Up Holland High School (665m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Church Street, WN5 8TG is Church Drive, 16m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 321m away.

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1 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

857 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 18

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Church Street

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

1 Church Street is a semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8TG). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 857 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a G (score 18), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to F (score 37). The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 10.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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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.

1 Church Street sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Apr 2019

EPC Rating

G18

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2020
Change Of UseAmendment
In report
Change of use at ground floor from A1 funeral directors to A4 drinking establishment
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
A/20/88660/CU
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Nov 2017
Advertising
In report
To display non-illuminated sign on gable elevation
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
A/17/84470/ADV
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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.

1 Church Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£135,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

18 May 2017Most recent
£135,000
+200.0%over 19 years
31 October 1997
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8TG: £165,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN5 8TG

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Church Street is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,695

Street avg £1,953

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Church Drive — 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 8TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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