16 Wash Lane, Leigh, WN7 2TE is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,367 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 £278,437 , which equates to approximately £204 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Oct 2000 for £71,000. Since then, the value has increased by £207,437, representing a 292.2% increase, or approximately 11.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,437 is:

  • 13.6% higher than the average property price on Wash Lane
  • 10.6% higher than the average in the WN7 2TE postcode area
  • and 35.3% higher 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 9 April 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1367 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£278,437
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£204
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Wash Lane, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 2TE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 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 17 Jul 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 72.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 2TE

8 th / 20
Price Rank
11% higher than average
3 rd / 17
Size Rank
26% bigger than average
16 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 2TE , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 17 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 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,437
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+292 %
6 Oct 2000
£71,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1959 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2016
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 16 Wash Lane, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 2TE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Oct 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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