5 Chestnut Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3JN is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 990 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £233,342 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2008 for £131,500. Since then, the value has increased by £101,842, representing a 77.4% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,342 is:

  • 31.9% lower than the average property price on Chestnut Avenue
  • 31.2% lower than the average in the WN7 3JN postcode area
  • and 17.3% higher than the average price for Leigh as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 March 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in WN7 3JN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
990 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£233,342
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Chestnut Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 3JN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2022.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Oct 2008. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 3JN

10 th / 10
Price Rank
31% lower than average
9 th / 9
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
9 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 3JN , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 9 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 9th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,342
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
27 Nov 2008
£131,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 6
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2018

Data Sources

The property at 5 Chestnut Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 3JN appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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