78 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HD is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. 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 £118,702 , which equates to approximately £136 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 2013 for £64,950. Since then, the value has increased by £53,752, representing a 82.8% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,702 is:

  • 62.6% lower than the average property price on Orrell Road
  • 3.9% higher than the average in the WN5 8HD postcode area
  • and 44.5% lower than the average price for Wigan as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£118,702
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£136
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8HD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Apr 2025.

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 Nov 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from gas boiler/circulator to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN5 8HD

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
4% higher than average
4 th / 8
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8HD , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 4th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,702
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
20 Dec 2013
£64,950
Leasehold
-9.8 %
30 Jun 2005
£72,000
Leasehold
+118.5 %
23 Dec 1999
£32,950
Leasehold
+83.1 %
30 Sep 1996
£18,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £64,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £72,500
sale date: 30 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £72,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £48,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2017
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £86,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2007

Data Sources

The property at 78 Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8HD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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