86 Leigh Avenue, Widnes, WA8 7JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,012 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 £299,455 , which equates to approximately £296 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Aug 2015 for £179,950. Since then, the value has increased by £119,505, representing a 66.4% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £299,455 is:

  • 39.0% higher than the average property price on Leigh Avenue
  • 2.9% higher than the average in the WA8 7JG postcode area
  • and 14.6% higher than the average price for Widnes 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 20 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£299,455
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£296
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

86 Leigh Avenue, Widnes, Halton, WA8 7JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Nov 2015.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Feb 2015. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to WA8 7JG

8 th / 16
Price Rank
3% higher than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in WA8 7JG , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£299,455
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+66 %
7 Aug 2015
£179,950
Leasehold
+9.1 %
27 Apr 2007
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £193,850
sale date: 6 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £54,000
sale date: 24 Oct 1997

Data Sources

The property at 86 Leigh Avenue, Widnes, WA8 7JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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