What type of property is 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH last change hands?

5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH last sold for £73,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £27,950 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH changed over time?

Across 5 sales between August 2000 and April 2017, 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH rose from £27,950 to £73,000, a change of £45,050. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 9BH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH 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 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH located?

5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH sits in Newtown, Wigan, Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Which schools serve 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The closest primary school to 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is St Mark's CofE Primary School (254m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Westminster Street, WN5 9BH is St Mark's Church, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Westminster Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9BH

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Westminster Street

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

5 Westminster Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Newtown, Wigan, Wigan (WN5 9BH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2000–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 68.5% above the 2017 sale of £73,000. On the market in April 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Building

TenureFreehold
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 4)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD62toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2013from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD65

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Nov 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Westminster Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Westminster Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

25applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Westminster Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£73,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

9 April 2017Most recent
£73,000
-13.1%over 7 years
26 February 2010
£84,000
-6.7%over 2 years
5 July 2007
£90,000
+19.7%over 2 years
11 February 2005
£75,200
+169.1%over 4 years
30 August 2000
£27,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9BH: £110,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in WN5 9BH

On the street

Versus other Westminster Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Westminster Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£948

Street avg £1,088

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Mark's Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mark's CofE Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN5 9BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 9BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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