What type of property is 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW sell for?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW last sold for £400,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £104,000 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 2006 and December 2024, 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW rose from £104,000 to £400,000, a change of £296,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft). That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in WN5 9BW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW heated?

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

Has 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW had any planning applications?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW 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 Alker Street, WN5 9BW located?

5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN5 postcode district.

Is 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW 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 Alker Street, WN5 9BW?

The closest primary school to 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW is St Mark's CofE Primary School (250m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Alker Street, WN5 9BW is St Mark's Church, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Alker Street, Wigan, WN5 9BW

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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About 5 Alker Street

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

5 Alker Street is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN5 9BW). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £153,000 is 61.7% below the 2024 sale of £400,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 230.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Sold December 2024 for £400,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

5 Alker Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD65toC76

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Alker Street, Wigan, WN5 9BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Alker Street, Wigan, WN5 9BW

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Flagged:HMO conversion

Nov 2023
HMOAmendment
Outcome in report
Change of use from 6 bed, 6 person HMO (Use Class C4), to a 6 bed, 8 person HMO (Sui Generis Use)
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
A/23/96216/CU
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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.

Latest sale on 5 Alker Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2024Most recent
£400,000
+233.3%over 1 year
3 March 2023
£120,000
+26.3%over 6 years
14 August 2016
£95,000
-8.7%over 10 years
16 February 2006
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN5 9BW: £112,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in WN5 9BW

On the street

Versus other Alker Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Alker Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,941

Street avg £979

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly 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

22/mo

Falling 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. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN5 9BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

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