Richmond Drive - WN7 2XS
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2XS is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 39 addresses.
It ranks as the 955th largest and 27th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 39 properties: 15 houses and 24 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,420
- 10 Year change
- up 68.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £636pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £157/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2XS is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 39 addresses.
It ranks as the 955th largest and 27th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 39 properties: 15 houses and 24 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,420
- 10 Year change
- up 68.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £636pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £157/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN7 2XS
- 32 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 34 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 36 Richmond Drive
Building  |  2 Flats
- 38 Richmond Drive
Building  |  2 Flats
- 40 Richmond Drive
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN7 2XS sold for £125,000 on 24th March 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 10.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £94,420.
The WN7 2XS Sales Market has increased by 68.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £94,420 |
| June 2025 | 5.1% | £91,803 |
| June 2024 | 2.3% | £87,378 |
| June 2023 | 2.6% | £85,439 |
| June 2022 | 14.4% | £83,287 |
| June 2021 | 9.1% | £72,834 |
| June 2020 | 4.7% | £66,782 |
| June 2019 | 3.9% | £63,786 |
| June 2018 | 5.1% | £61,382 |
| June 2017 | 4.1% | £58,385 |
| June 2016 | 4% | £56,074 |
| June 2015 | 4.2% | £53,936 |
| June 2014 | 5.8% | £51,747 |
| June 2013 | -0.6% | £48,918 |
| June 2012 | -2.1% | £49,195 |
| June 2011 | -4% | £50,257 |
| June 2010 | 2% | £52,367 |
| June 2009 | -13.9% | £51,360 |
| June 2008 | -4.2% | £59,629 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £62,245 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £636.
The WN7 2XS Rental Market has increased by 80.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4% | £636pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.3% | £611pcm |
| June 2024 | 10.3% | £575pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £521pcm |
| June 2022 | 12.8% | £480pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £426pcm |
| June 2020 | 5.1% | £394pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £375pcm |
| June 2018 | 1% | £368pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £365pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.3% | £353pcm |
| June 2015 | 2% | £345pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.7% | £338pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.5% | £336pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £341pcm |
| June 2011 | 0% | £342pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.2% | £342pcm |
| June 2009 | -7.1% | £342pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £368pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £361pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 24th March 2023 for £125,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 10.9%. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
WN7 2XS has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2023£125,000 | 3 Bed House61, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS61, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS
- Sold Aug 2021£101,000 | 3 Bed House45, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS45, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS
- Sold Feb 2021£81,000 | 3 Bed House58, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS58, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS
- Sold May 2012£47,500 | 3 Bed House61, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS61, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS
- Sold May 2011£58,000 | 3 Bed House45, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS45, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XS
Nearby Postcodes
WN7 2XS is the 955th largest and the 27th most expensive postcode out of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area.
- WN7 2XQ, Sunningdale Grove, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XQ14 Addresses|57 m away
- WN7 2XE, Regent Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XE17 Addresses|59 m away
- WN7 2YQ, Lowther Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YQ46 Addresses|70 m away
- WN7 2XG, Queensway, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XG13 Addresses|93 m away
- WN7 2YF, Chepstow Grove, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YF12 Addresses|99 m away
Property Types
- 11 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 24 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (11)
- mid-century flat (24)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 29 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (21)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ
- Sold Jan 2026£133,000 | 3 Bed House110, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ110, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ
- Sold Jan 2022£130,000 | 3 Bed House93, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW93, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW
Schools Nearby
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School100 m away
- Hindsford CofE Primary School1.1 km away
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School1.1 km away
- Fred Longworth High School1.0 km away
- Bedford High School1.4 km away
- St Mary's Catholic High School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN7 2XS is Atherton station, which is 2.6 kilometres away.
- Atherton|2.6 km away
- Hag Fold|3.2 km away
- Daisy Hill|4.3 km away
- Walkden|6.0 km away
