56 Orchard Close, Leigh, WN7 1NY is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 560 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £78,594 , which equates to approximately £140 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Dec 2015 for £52,500. Since then, the value has increased by £26,094, representing a 49.7% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £78,594 is:

  • 39.8% lower than the average property price on Orchard Close
  • 40.0% lower than the average in the WN7 1NY postcode area
  • and 60.5% lower 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 1 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£78,594
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£140
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

56 Orchard Close, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1NY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Apr 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to WN7 1NY

30 th / 32
Price Rank
40% lower than average
26 th / 26
Size Rank
35% smaller than average
20 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 1NY , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 26 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 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£78,594
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
11 Dec 2015
£52,500
Leasehold
+45.8 %
20 Feb 2015
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £49,000
sale date: 10 May 2013
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £30,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2011
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £22,800
sale date: 17 May 2002

Data Sources

The property at 56 Orchard Close, Leigh, WN7 1NY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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