Farnworth Street - WN7 2AR
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2AR is a residential postcode situated on Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 43rd largest and most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £51,715
- 10 Year change
- up 62.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £367pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 71.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £99/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2AR is a residential postcode situated on Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 43rd largest and most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £51,715
- 10 Year change
- up 62.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £367pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 71.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £99/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WN7 2AR
- 17 Farnworth Street
2 Bed Period Flat
- 19 Farnworth Street
2 Bed Period Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN7 2AR sold for £45,000 on 5th November 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 19.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £51,715.
The WN7 2AR Sales Market has increased by 62.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.7% | £51,715 |
| June 2025 | 3.5% | £50,859 |
| June 2024 | 4.6% | £49,143 |
| June 2023 | 1.9% | £46,968 |
| June 2022 | 10.8% | £46,078 |
| June 2021 | 10.4% | £41,594 |
| June 2020 | 5.4% | £37,659 |
| June 2019 | 6.5% | £35,719 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £33,537 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £32,564 |
| June 2016 | 2% | £31,854 |
| June 2015 | 3% | £31,232 |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £30,328 |
| June 2013 | -2.2% | £29,197 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £29,855 |
| June 2011 | -4% | £30,542 |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £31,811 |
| June 2009 | -12.6% | £31,476 |
| June 2008 | -7.1% | £36,030 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £38,781 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £367.
The WN7 2AR Rental Market has increased by 71.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £367pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £357pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.6% | £341pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £308pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.8% | £284pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £254pcm |
| June 2020 | 5.6% | £238pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £225pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £224pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £222pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.8% | £214pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.9% | £211pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.2% | £207pcm |
| June 2013 | -2.9% | £206pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £212pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.2% | £214pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.7% | £215pcm |
| June 2009 | -7% | £218pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.8% | £235pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £233pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th November 2021 for £45,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 19.5%.
WN7 2AR has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Nov 2021£45,000 | 2 Bed Flat19, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR19, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR
- Sold Jan 2017£30,000 | 2 Bed Flat17, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR17, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR
- Sold Oct 2006£59,500 | 2 Bed Flat19, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR19, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2AR
Nearby Postcodes
WN7 2AR is the 43rd largest and the most expensive postcode out of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area.
- WN7 2AF, Brideoake Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AF46 Addresses|27 m away
- WN7 2AQ, Lingard Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AQ59 Addresses|32 m away
- WN7 2BX, Mill Lane, Leigh, WN7WN7 2BX20 Addresses|64 m away
- WN7 2BY, Wards Place, Leigh, WN7WN7 2BY7 Addresses|76 m away
- WN7 2AH, Battersby Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AH62 Addresses|77 m away
Property Types
- 2 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- period flat (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2020£127,500 | 3 Bed House8, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL8, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL
- Sold Jun 2020£125,000 | 2 Bed House16, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL16, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL
- Sold Nov 2007£113,000 | 2 Bed House10, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL10, Farnworth Street, Leigh, WN7 2BL
Schools Nearby
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh200 m away
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh400 m away
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School800 m away
- Bedford High School900 m away
- St Mary's Catholic High School2.6 km away
- Fred Longworth High School2.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN7 2AR is Atherton station, which is 4.2 kilometres away.
- Atherton|4.2 km away
- Hag Fold|4.4 km away
- Daisy Hill|5.1 km away
- Westhoughton|7.0 km away