What type of property is 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW?

5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW sell for?

5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW last sold for £69,950 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and March 2000, 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW rose from £66,000 to £69,950, a change of £3,950. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW?

5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 8TW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW?

5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW located?

5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW sits in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW 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 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW?

The closest primary school to 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW is Orrell Holgate Academy (371m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Up Holland High School (522m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Croft Avenue, WN5 8TW is Church Street, 136m away. The nearest rail option is Orrell Rail Station, 476m away.

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5 Croft Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Croft Avenue

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

5 Croft Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 8TW). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It hasn't traded since March 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 261.7% above the 2000 sale of £69,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£66/sq ft) was about 58.1% below the postcode norm. At 98 m² it's 18.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageIntegral

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Croft Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Croft Avenue 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.

5 Croft Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£69,950

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2000Most recent
£69,950
+6.0%over 3 years
10 June 1996
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 8TW: £155,000 (2024–2003).

Nearby sales in WN5 8TW

On the street

Versus other Croft Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Croft Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£714

Street avg £2,021

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£208k

1 Brindley Street

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£200k

1 Croft Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8TW

3 bed1 bath

£179k

1 Crantock Road

WN5 8AR

3 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Cotswold Avenue

WN5 8JZ

4 bed1 bath

£200k

1 Coniston Avenue, Orrell

WN5 8PR

2 bed

£387k

1 Cosgate Close, Orrell

WN5 8SG

4 bed2 bath

£158k

1 Beechwood Crescent, Orrell

WN5 8NL

2 bed

£286k

1 Cambridge Road, Orrell

WN5 8PL

5 bed1 bath

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

0.1 km

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Orrell Holgate Academy. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 8TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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