8 Wordsworth Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8LT is a leasehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,046 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 £280,757 , which equates to approximately £269 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jul 2011 for £147,000. Since then, the value has increased by £133,757, representing a 91.0% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,757 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Wordsworth Avenue
  • 3.6% lower than the average in the WN5 8LT postcode area
  • and 31.3% 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 24 September 2010, 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
1046 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£280,757
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£269
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Wordsworth Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8LT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Sep 2010.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2010, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 39.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof energy efficiency changing from average to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 50 mm loft insulation.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to WN5 8LT

7 th / 10
Price Rank
4% lower than average
2 nd / 6
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
4 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8LT , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 6 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 2nd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,757
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+91 %
22 Jul 2011
£147,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 6 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 949 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 Wordsworth Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8LT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jul 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Sep 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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