8 Harswell Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8RG is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,023 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 £348,832 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 May 2017 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £123,832, representing a 55.0% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £348,832 is:

  • 11.6% lower than the average property price on Harswell Close
  • 10.0% lower than the average in the WN5 8RG postcode area
  • and 63.2% higher than the average price for Wigan as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 17 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WN5 8RG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1023 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£348,832
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Harswell Close, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8RG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 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 7 Jul 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 73% of 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
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN5 8RG

55 th / 57
Price Rank
10% lower than average
35 th / 36
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
8 th / 36
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8RG , this house's estimated value ranks 55th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 36 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 35th out of 36 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£348,832
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+55 %
31 May 2017
£225,000
Leasehold
+54.1 %
12 Nov 2003
£145,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1151 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 1 Feb 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1057 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2007
rooms: 7
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2004

Data Sources

The property at 8 Harswell Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8RG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 May 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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