Spencers Lane - WN5 8RA
Key Postcode Insights
WN5 8RA is a residential postcode situated on Spencers Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 376th largest of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 8 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £319,910
- 10 Year change
- up 46.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,237pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN5 8RA is a residential postcode situated on Spencers Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 376th largest of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 8 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £319,910
- 10 Year change
- up 46.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,237pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WN5 8RA
- 2 Spencers Lane
House
- 4 Spencers Lane
House
- 6 Spencers Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 8A Spencers Lane
House
- 8 Spencers Lane
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN5 8RA sold for £400,000 on 5th September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £319,910.
The WN5 8RA Sales Market has increased by 46.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -0.3% | £319,910 |
| July 2025 | 4.4% | £320,999 |
| July 2024 | 0.2% | £307,610 |
| July 2023 | 3% | £306,855 |
| July 2022 | 11.7% | £297,880 |
| July 2021 | 8.3% | £266,608 |
| July 2020 | 5.2% | £246,127 |
| July 2019 | 1.9% | £234,073 |
| July 2018 | 0.6% | £229,611 |
| July 2017 | 4.1% | £228,183 |
| July 2016 | 3.7% | £219,181 |
| July 2015 | 2.8% | £211,392 |
| July 2014 | 3.5% | £205,646 |
| July 2013 | -2.1% | £198,740 |
| July 2012 | -1.3% | £203,087 |
| July 2011 | -1% | £205,837 |
| July 2010 | 4.4% | £207,880 |
| July 2009 | -5.7% | £199,070 |
| July 2008 | -2.3% | £211,039 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £216,077 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,237.
The WN5 8RA Rental Market has increased by 59.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 0.6% | £1,237pcm |
| July 2025 | 3.6% | £1,230pcm |
| July 2024 | 9% | £1,186pcm |
| July 2023 | 10% | £1,089pcm |
| July 2022 | 6.5% | £990pcm |
| July 2021 | 10.7% | £930pcm |
| July 2020 | 1.2% | £840pcm |
| July 2019 | 2.4% | £830pcm |
| July 2018 | 1.8% | £811pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.5% | £796pcm |
| July 2016 | 3.1% | £777pcm |
| July 2015 | -0.3% | £753pcm |
| July 2014 | 2.2% | £755pcm |
| July 2013 | -0.9% | £740pcm |
| July 2012 | 0.9% | £746pcm |
| July 2011 | 3.8% | £740pcm |
| July 2010 | 4% | £713pcm |
| July 2009 | -2.2% | £685pcm |
| July 2008 | 1.9% | £701pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £688pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th September 2025 for £400,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.6%.
WN5 8RA has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£400,000 | 4 Bed House8, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA8, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
- Sold Sep 2024£287,000 | 4 Bed House28, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA28, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
- Sold Jan 2024£2,750 | 4 Bed House4, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA4, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
Nearby Postcodes
WN5 8RA is the 376th largest and the 796th most expensive postcode out of the 896 postcodes in the WN5 area.
- WN5 8QZ, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8QZ55 Addresses|141 m away
- WN5 8RH, Greenford Close, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8RH60 Addresses|327 m away
- WN5 8QY, Orrell Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8QY20 Addresses|350 m away
- WN5 8RB, Spencers Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8RB2 Addresses|372 m away
- WN5 8RN, Tarnside Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5WN5 8RN40 Addresses|382 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2025£400,000 | 4 Bed House8, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA8, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
- Sold Sep 2024£287,000 | 4 Bed House28, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA28, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
- Sold Mar 2016£240,000 | 4 Bed House6, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA6, Spencers Lane, Wigan, WN5 8RA
Schools Nearby
- Orrell Holgate Academy800 m away
- St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School1.1 km away
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School1.2 km away
- St Peter's Catholic High School900 m away
- Up Holland High School1.4 km away
- Dean Trust Wigan1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN5 8RA is Orrell station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Orrell|1.3 km away
- Upholland|2.3 km away
- Gathurst|2.4 km away
- Pemberton|3.2 km away
