5 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 786 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 £89,527 , which equates to approximately £114 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Mar 2015 for £50,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,527, representing a 79.1% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £89,527 is:

  • 36.4% lower than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 38.3% lower than the average in the WN7 5PQ postcode area
  • and 55.0% 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 5 August 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£89,527
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£114
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 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 25 Mar 2019.

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 5 Aug 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 109.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to 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, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 5PQ

13 th / 39
Price Rank
38% lower than average
5 th / 31
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
15 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 5PQ , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£89,527
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
13 Mar 2015
£50,000
Leasehold
-23.1 %
18 Dec 2009
£65,000
Leasehold
+68.8 %
22 Mar 2002
£38,500
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 5 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Mar 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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