85 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 764 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 £110,089 , which equates to approximately £144 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Jun 2017 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £40,089, representing a 57.3% increase, or approximately 6.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £110,089 is:

  • 21.8% lower than the average property price on Melrose Avenue
  • 24.2% lower than the average in the WN7 5PQ postcode area
  • and 44.7% lower than the average price for Leigh as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 May 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in WN7 5PQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£110,089
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£144
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

85 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 5PQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 May 2024.

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 10 Nov 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 73.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very 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 5PQ

32 nd / 39
Price Rank
24% lower than average
10 th / 31
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
24 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 5PQ , this house's estimated value ranks 32th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 31 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 10th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£110,089
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
9 Jun 2017
£70,000
Leasehold
-17.6 %
1 Dec 2016
£85,000
Leasehold
+21.4 %
12 Jul 2006
£70,000
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 85 Melrose Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PQ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Jun 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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