25 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 743 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 £135,241 , which equates to approximately £182 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Dec 2013 for £74,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,241, representing a 82.8% increase, or approximately 6.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £135,241 is:

  • 3.9% lower than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 6.9% lower than the average in the WN7 5PQ postcode area
  • and 32.0% 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 23 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£135,241
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£182
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

25 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 5PQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Apr 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 9 Jan 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated at rafters to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 5PQ

33 rd / 39
Price Rank
7% lower than average
26 th / 31
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
22 nd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 5PQ , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 31 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 26th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£135,241
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+83 %
16 Dec 2013
£74,000
Leasehold
+23.3 %
26 Jul 2005
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 10 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 25 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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