Flat 40, Mountfield Court Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PY is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £94,549 , which equates to approximately £157 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 2020 for £75,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,549, representing a 26.1% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £94,549 is:

  • 38.9% lower than the average property price on Howards Lane
  • 16.3% lower than the average in the WN5 8PY postcode area
  • and 55.8% 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 26 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£94,549
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£157
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 40, Mountfield Court Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Oct 2021.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Jul 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WN5 8PY

8 th / 42
Price Rank
16% lower than average
8 th / 35
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
15 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN5 8PY , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 35 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£94,549
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
8 Dec 2020
£75,000
Leasehold
+44.2 %
20 Aug 1999
£52,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £94,995
sale date: 17 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 40, Mountfield Court Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8PY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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