Richmond Drive - WN7 2XW
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2XW is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 71 addresses.
It ranks as the 1137th largest and 6th 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 71 properties: 27 houses, 36 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,074
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £670pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £121/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2XW is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 71 addresses.
It ranks as the 1137th largest and 6th 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 71 properties: 27 houses, 36 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £94,074
- 10 Year change
- up 62.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £670pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 80.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £121/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WN7 2XW
- 62 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 64 Richmond Drive
Building | 2 Flats
- 65 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 66 Richmond Drive
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN7 2XW sold for £120,000 on 29th November 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 4.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £94,074.
The WN7 2XW Sales Market has increased by 62.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1.5% | £94,074 |
| July 2025 | 4.5% | £92,647 |
| July 2024 | 2% | £88,663 |
| July 2023 | 2.3% | £86,922 |
| July 2022 | 13.4% | £85,000 |
| July 2021 | 9.2% | £74,950 |
| July 2020 | 5.2% | £68,635 |
| July 2019 | 2.9% | £65,244 |
| July 2018 | 4.8% | £63,396 |
| July 2017 | 4.4% | £60,493 |
| July 2016 | 4.7% | £57,936 |
| July 2015 | 3.6% | £55,342 |
| July 2014 | 5.7% | £53,398 |
| July 2013 | -0.1% | £50,530 |
| July 2012 | -1.5% | £50,591 |
| July 2011 | -3.7% | £51,387 |
| July 2010 | 1.7% | £53,376 |
| July 2009 | -11.5% | £52,460 |
| July 2008 | -5.5% | £59,303 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £62,727 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £670.
The WN7 2XW Rental Market has increased by 80.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.1% | £670pcm |
| July 2025 | 6.9% | £650pcm |
| July 2024 | 9.3% | £608pcm |
| July 2023 | 10.3% | £556pcm |
| July 2022 | 13% | £504pcm |
| July 2021 | 8% | £447pcm |
| July 2020 | 4.1% | £413pcm |
| July 2019 | 2.4% | £397pcm |
| July 2018 | 1.3% | £388pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.9% | £382pcm |
| July 2016 | 2.9% | £372pcm |
| July 2015 | 1.9% | £361pcm |
| July 2014 | 1% | £355pcm |
| July 2013 | -1.3% | £351pcm |
| July 2012 | 0.6% | £356pcm |
| July 2011 | 0.6% | £353pcm |
| July 2010 | 0.9% | £351pcm |
| July 2009 | -6.4% | £348pcm |
| July 2008 | -0.6% | £372pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £375pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 29th November 2024 for £120,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 4.8%.
WN7 2XW has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2024£120,000 | 3 Bed House89, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW89, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW
- Sold Jul 2024£63,000 | 2 Bed Flat68A, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW68A, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW
- Sold Sep 2023£55,000 | 2 Bed Flat68A, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW68A, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XW
Nearby Postcodes
WN7 2XW is the 1137th largest and the 6th most expensive postcode out of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area.
- WN7 2XN, Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XN21 Addresses|58 m away
- WN7 2YG, Kensington Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YG12 Addresses|75 m away
- WN7 2XJ, Beeston Grove, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XJ17 Addresses|105 m away
- WN7 2XL, Hornby Grove, Leigh, WN7WN7 2XL9 Addresses|109 m away
- WN7 2YH, Kenilworth Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YH27 Addresses|113 m away
Property Types
- 19 modern houses built after 1980
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 34 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (19)
- mid-century house (7)
- mid-century flat (34)
- early-century house (1)
- early-century flat (2)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 58 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (19)
- F (0)
- C (29)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (13)
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 School200 m away
- Hindsford CofE Primary School1.0 km away
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School1.0 km away
- Fred Longworth High School800 m away
- Bedford High School1.6 km away
- Atherton High School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN7 2XW is Atherton station, which is 2.5 kilometres away.
- Atherton|2.5 km away
- Hag Fold|3.1 km away
- Daisy Hill|4.2 km away
- Walkden|5.9 km away
