126 Abbey Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £172,833 , which equates to approximately £220 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Mar 2002 for £45,750. Since then, the value has increased by £127,083, representing a 277.8% increase, or approximately 11.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £172,833 is:

  • 34.3% higher than the average property price on Abbey Lane
  • 9.8% higher than the average in the WN7 5NU postcode area
  • and 16.0% lower than the average price for Leigh 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 20 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£172,833
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£220
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

126 Abbey Lane, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 5NU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2014.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Mar 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 13.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 5NU

8 th / 17
Price Rank
10% higher than average
6 th / 11
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 5NU , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£172,833
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+278 %
20 Mar 2002
£45,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £98,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2015
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2014
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2014

Data Sources

The property at 126 Abbey Lane, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 5NU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Mar 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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