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258 ORMSKIRK ROAD, WIGAN

WN5 9DA

WIGAN

Current

C

74

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in WIGAN, WN5 9DA. The property offers 79mยฒ (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ608, comprising ยฃ462 for heating, ยฃ82 for hot water, and ยฃ64 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 258 ORMSKIRK ROAD Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this WIGAN property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ608 are approximately ยฃ1192 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs WIGAN

This property74
Average61
+21% better
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vs WN5

This property74
Average60
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ100/year less than the WIGAN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Oct 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

258 ORMSKIRK ROAD

WIGAN

WN5 9DA

WIGAN

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

79.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

32 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

184 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

15 Oct 2020

marketed sale

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About WIGAN

WIGAN is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in WIGAN have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ246 below the WIGAN average, offering good value. The WN5 postcode district contains over 13500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ462.0/yr

Save ยฃ41/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ82.0/yr

Save ยฃ27/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ64.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWN5 9DS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWN3 5XE

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWN3 5AN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขWN5 9LW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Westfield Community School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWN5 9XN

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWN3 6BL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWN3 5HN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWN3 6SB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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