5 Abbey Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8RW is a leasehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,168 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,000 , which equates to approximately £258 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jul 2007 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £105,000, representing a 53.8% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,000 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Abbey Drive
  • 0.6% lower than the average in the WN5 8RW postcode area
  • and 40.3% higher than the average price for Wigan as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 August 2011, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1168 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£300,000
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£258
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Abbey Drive, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 2011.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Nov 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WN5 8RW

8 th / 14
Price Rank
1% lower than average
5 th / 11
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8RW , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,000
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
6 Jul 2007
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £196,500
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1453 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £237,000
sale date: 12 May 2025

Data Sources

The property at 5 Abbey Drive, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jul 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2011. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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