281 Charles Street, Leigh, WN7 1PP is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 807 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 £256,446 , which equates to approximately £318 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Aug 2000 for £58,000. Since then, the value has increased by £198,446, representing a 342.1% increase, or approximately 13.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £256,446 is:

  • 19.0% higher than the average property price on Charles Street
  • 33.8% higher than the average in the WN7 1PP postcode area
  • and 28.9% 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 6 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£256,446
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£318
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

281 Charles Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Aug 2024.

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 18 Jun 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WN7 1PP

1 st / 11
Price Rank
34% higher than average
5 th / 7
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
1 st / 7
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 1PP , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 7 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 5th out of 7 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£256,446
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+342 %
25 Aug 2000
£58,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 3 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 23 Sep 2020
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 2 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £30,000
sale date: 9 Feb 1996

Data Sources

The property at 281 Charles Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1PP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Aug 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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