5 Bankes Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 958 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £256,320 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Feb 2023 for £235,000. Since then, the value has increased by £21,320, representing a 9.1% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,320 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Bankes Avenue
  • 6.5% higher than the average in the WN5 8HU postcode area
  • and 19.9% 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 22 October 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£256,320
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Bankes Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 2019.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Sep 2013. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WN5 8HU

6 th / 14
Price Rank
7% higher than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8HU , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,320
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
7 Feb 2023
£235,000
Leasehold
+20.5 %
12 Feb 2021
£195,000
Leasehold
+85.7 %
17 Dec 2019
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2018
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Bankes Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Feb 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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