Priestfields - WN7 2RX
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2RX is a residential postcode situated on Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 717th largest and 190th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 24 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £119,923
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £795pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2RX is a residential postcode situated on Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 717th largest and 190th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 24 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £119,923
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £795pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £177/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN7 2RX
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN7 2RX sold for £97,500 on 17th February 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 3.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £119,923.
The WN7 2RX Sales Market has increased by 52.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.3% | £119,923 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £119,568 |
| June 2024 | 5.7% | £115,812 |
| June 2023 | 0.7% | £109,613 |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £108,873 |
| June 2021 | 9.7% | £99,752 |
| June 2020 | 6.3% | £90,943 |
| June 2019 | 6.5% | £85,544 |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £80,303 |
| June 2017 | 0.7% | £79,119 |
| June 2016 | 2.9% | £78,602 |
| June 2015 | 3% | £76,352 |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £74,099 |
| June 2013 | -1.5% | £71,595 |
| June 2012 | -2.2% | £72,673 |
| June 2011 | -4.1% | £74,276 |
| June 2010 | 3.5% | £77,413 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £74,762 |
| June 2008 | -6.8% | £85,301 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £91,515 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £795.
The WN7 2RX Rental Market has increased by 60.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.6% | £795pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £782pcm |
| June 2024 | 11.5% | £749pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £672pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £626pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £567pcm |
| June 2020 | 6.5% | £537pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.5% | £504pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.6% | £502pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £505pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.8% | £494pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £480pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.2% | £470pcm |
| June 2013 | -2.1% | £471pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £481pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £485pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.5% | £486pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.8% | £484pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £519pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £512pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 17th February 2026 for £97,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 3.1%. The postcode has had a total of 35 sales since 1995.
WN7 2RX has seen 6 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£97,500 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Apr 2025£1,910,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Apr 2025£1,910,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 6, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 6, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Mar 2025£99,950 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 3, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 3, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Oct 2023£94,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 5, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 5, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
Nearby Postcodes
WN7 2RX is the 717th largest and the 190th most expensive postcode out of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area.
- WN7 2AA, Bedford Square, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AA48 Addresses|31 m away
- WN7 2AH, Battersby Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AH62 Addresses|84 m away
- WN7 2RE, Spires Croft, Leigh, WN7WN7 2RE18 Addresses|85 m away
- WN7 2RW, Guest Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2RW63 Addresses|125 m away
- WN7 2AQ, Lingard Street, Leigh, WN7WN7 2AQ59 Addresses|128 m away
Property Types
- 24 modern flats built after 1980
- modern flat (24)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 24 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (17)
- F (0)
- C (7)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2025£1,910,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Apr 2025£1,910,000 | 2 Bed FlatApartment 6, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RXApartment 6, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX
- Sold Apr 2024£565,000 | 5 Bed House19, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RG19, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RG
Schools Nearby
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh300 m away
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh400 m away
- Leigh CofE Primary School900 m away
- Bedford High School1.0 km away
- The Westleigh School2.6 km away
- St Mary's Catholic High School2.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN7 2RX is Atherton station, which is 4.2 kilometres away.
- Atherton|4.2 km away
- Hag Fold|4.3 km away
- Daisy Hill|5.0 km away
- Westhoughton|6.9 km away