159 Chapel Street, Leigh, WN7 2AL is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,184 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £143,091 , which equates to approximately £121 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2017 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £53,091, representing a 59.0% increase, or approximately 7.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £143,091 is:

  • 6.6% lower than the average property price on Chapel Street
  • 29.1% higher than the average in the WN7 2AL postcode area
  • and 28.1% 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 13 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1184 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£143,091
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£121
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

159 Chapel Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 2AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2025.

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 4 Aug 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to WN7 2AL

9 th / 18
Price Rank
29% higher than average
3 rd / 8
Size Rank
31% bigger than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 2AL , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£143,091
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+59 %
7 Aug 2017
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £76,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2015

Data Sources

The property at 159 Chapel Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 2AL appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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