37 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. 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 £120,665 , which equates to approximately £162 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jan 2011 for £65,000. Since then, the value has increased by £55,665, representing a 85.6% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £120,665 is:

  • 14.2% lower than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 16.9% lower than the average in the WN7 5PQ postcode area
  • and 39.4% lower than the average price for Leigh as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 17 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WN7 5PQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£120,665
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£162
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

37 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 17 Aug 2016.

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 24 Jul 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 20.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • 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.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WN7 5PQ

21 st / 39
Price Rank
17% lower than average
27 th / 31
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
12 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 5PQ , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 27th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£120,665
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+86 %
21 Jan 2011
£65,000
Leasehold
+47.7 %
16 Apr 2003
£44,000
Leasehold
+19.1 %
21 Mar 2002
£36,950
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 37 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Jan 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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