What kind of home is 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

15 Church Street, WN5 8TG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG last change hands?

15 Church Street, WN5 8TG last sold for £118,000 in February 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £30,000 in April 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between April 1995 and February 2025, 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG rose from £30,000 to £118,000, a change of £88,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The current EPC rating for 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

15 Church Street, WN5 8TG has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG use?

The latest EPC at 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

15 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.

Which area is 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG in?

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

Is 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG 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 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest primary school to 15 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 is the nearest station to 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest bus stop to 15 Church Street, WN5 8TG is Church Drive, 16m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 321m away.

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15 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Church Street

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

15 Church Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8TG). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 is 25.4% above the 2025 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2025 at £118,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2033

6 years remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Church Street 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 grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£118,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2025Most recent
£118,000
24 June 2007
£117,500
+79.4%over 4 years
26 September 2002
£65,500
+56.0%over 2 years
26 November 1999
£42,000
+40.0%over 4 years
27 April 1995
£30,000

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.

Years Held for 15 Church Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,573

Street avg £1,968

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

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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.

Full Wigan report

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Crime

22/mo

Falling 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

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70 dB

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