What type of property is 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG last change hands?

55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG last sold for £120,000 in November 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £26,316 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and November 2004, 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG rose from £26,316 to £120,000, a change of £93,684. That works out to roughly +23.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG have?

The current EPC rating for 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8TG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG heated?

The latest EPC at 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

55a, 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 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG located?

55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

Police records around 55a, 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.

Which schools serve 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest primary school to 55a, 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 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG?

The closest bus stop to 55a, Church Street, WN5 8TG is Church Drive, 16m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 321m away.

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55a, Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8TG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Held since November 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 39.2% above the 2004 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2026

Expires this month

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, Church Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55a 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.

55a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£120,000

Growth on file: 23.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

5 November 2004Most recent
£120,000
+356.0%over 7 years
18 September 1997
£26,316

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8TG: £140,000 (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.

On years held, 55a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,395

Street avg £1,975

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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