78 Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SL is a leasehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 872 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 £80,281 , which equates to approximately £92 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2019 for £54,000. Since then, the value has increased by £26,281, representing a 48.7% increase, or approximately 8.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £80,281 is:

  • 49.8% lower than the average property price on Leigh Road
  • 23.9% lower than the average in the WN7 1SL postcode area
  • and 59.7% 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 10 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£80,281
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£92
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Leigh Road, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1SL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2025.

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 Mar 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to WN7 1SL

1 st / 17
Price Rank
24% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 1SL , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£80,281
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
6 Dec 2019
£54,000
Leasehold
-22.9 %
7 Mar 2012
£70,000
Leasehold
+218.9 %
24 Apr 2002
£21,950
Leasehold
-31.3 %
19 Feb 1999
£31,950
Leasehold
+99.7 %
13 Nov 1998
£16,000
Leasehold
+14.3 %
18 Jun 1996
£14,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 6 May 2025
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £124,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 16 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SL appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2019. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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