8 Romford Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1QB is a leasehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 958 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 £278,698 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Feb 2007 for £168,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,698, representing a 65.9% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £278,698 is:

  • 9.3% higher than the average property price on Romford Avenue
  • 11.6% higher than the average in the WN7 1QB postcode area
  • and 40.1% higher than the average price for Leigh as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 29 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WN7 1QB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
958 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£278,698
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Romford Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Oct 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 15 Oct 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to WN7 1QB

4 th / 17
Price Rank
12% higher than average
3 rd / 14
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
9 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 1QB , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 14 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£278,698
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
27 Feb 2007
£168,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £158,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2021
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2016
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £141,500
sale date: 21 May 2014

Data Sources

The property at 8 Romford Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1QB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Feb 2007. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.