5 Alder Avenue, Wigan, WN5 9PY
About 5 Alder Avenue
5 Alder Avenue is a semi-detached house in Wigan (WN5 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Alder Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
25applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 5 Alder Avenue
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
5 Alder Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 4 sales in WN5 9PY: £35,365 (2025–1998).
Versus other Alder Avenue homes
5 Alder Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 74 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Marigold Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan. 28 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB







