Gathurst Road - WN5 8QE
Key Postcode Insights
WN5 8QE is a residential postcode situated on Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 with 41 addresses.
It ranks as the 764th largest of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
The postcode contains a total of 41 properties: 19 houses and 22 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £309,922
- 10 Year change
- up 46.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,224pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £282/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN5 8QE is a residential postcode situated on Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 with 41 addresses.
It ranks as the 764th largest of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
The postcode contains a total of 41 properties: 19 houses and 22 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £309,922
- 10 Year change
- up 46.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,224pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 61.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £282/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WN5 8QE
- Orrell House Farm
House
- 258 Gathurst Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 260 Gathurst Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 262 Gathurst Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN5 8QE sold for £650,000 on 30th January 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 0.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £309,922.
The WN5 8QE Sales Market has increased by 46.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.7% | £309,922 |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £307,789 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £297,603 |
| June 2023 | 4.1% | £296,953 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £285,233 |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £256,128 |
| June 2020 | 4.3% | £236,394 |
| June 2019 | 2% | £226,587 |
| June 2018 | 1.3% | £222,086 |
| June 2017 | 3.9% | £219,216 |
| June 2016 | 4.1% | £210,916 |
| June 2015 | 2.1% | £202,569 |
| June 2014 | 2.8% | £198,386 |
| June 2013 | -1.8% | £192,918 |
| June 2012 | -1.6% | £196,363 |
| June 2011 | -0.5% | £199,629 |
| June 2010 | 5.4% | £200,636 |
| June 2009 | -6.5% | £190,353 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £203,523 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £205,931 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,224.
The WN5 8QE Rental Market has increased by 61.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £1,224pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,202pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.1% | £1,154pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.2% | £1,058pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £960pcm |
| June 2021 | 10.6% | £905pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £819pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.7% | £816pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £794pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £780pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.3% | £759pcm |
| June 2015 | -0.7% | £735pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.8% | £740pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.2% | £727pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £735pcm |
| June 2011 | 4.7% | £726pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.7% | £693pcm |
| June 2009 | -2% | £668pcm |
| June 2008 | 2% | £682pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £669pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th January 2026 for £650,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.2%.
WN5 8QE has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£650,000 | 3 Bed House345, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE345, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE
- Sold Oct 2025£340,000 | 3 Bed House299, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE299, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE
- Sold Mar 2025£247,500 | 3 Bed House329, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE329, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE
Nearby Postcodes
WN5 8QE is the 764th largest and the 771st most expensive postcode out of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
- WN5 8QF, Deanwood Avenue, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8QF6 Addresses|80 m away
- WN5 8QB, Spring Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8QB66 Addresses|263 m away
- WN5 8PN, Eton Way, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8PN53 Addresses|380 m away
- WN5 8PL, Cambridge Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8PL38 Addresses|383 m away
- WN5 8PW, Rugby Drive, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8PW11 Addresses|399 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 17 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (2)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (10)
- No EPC (24)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2017£11,450,000 | 3 Bed House360, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 0LH360, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 0LH
- Sold Jan 2026£650,000 | 3 Bed House345, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE345, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 8QE
- Sold Sep 2022£645,000 | 4 Bed HouseGlenways, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 0LNGlenways, Gathurst Road, Wigan, WN5 0LN
Schools Nearby
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School1.5 km away
- Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy1.6 km away
- Orrell Holgate Academy1.7 km away
- St Peter's Catholic High School1.0 km away
- Dean Trust Wigan1.4 km away
- Up Holland High School2.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN5 8QE is Gathurst station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Gathurst|1.3 km away
- Orrell|2.2 km away
- Pemberton|3.2 km away
- Upholland|3.4 km away