72 Prescott Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0HT is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 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 £185,418 , which equates to approximately £213 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Apr 2020 for £126,500. Since then, the value has increased by £58,918, representing a 46.6% increase, or approximately 8.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £185,418 is:

  • 10.2% higher than the average property price on Prescott Lane
  • 1.4% lower than the average in the WN5 0HT postcode area
  • and 13.3% lower 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 12 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£185,418
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£213
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Prescott Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0HT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Feb 2020.

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 26 Sep 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.2%.

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 roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
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
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WN5 0HT

13 th / 16
Price Rank
1% lower than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
0% same size than average
9 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 0HT , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£185,418
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
9 Apr 2020
£126,500
Leasehold
+40.6 %
10 Oct 2019
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 27 May 2025
rooms: 5
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £147,000
sale date: 25 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £138,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2018
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2008

Data Sources

The property at 72 Prescott Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0HT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Apr 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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