Richmond Drive - WN7 2YJ
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2YJ is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 772nd largest and 295th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 21 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £128,576
- 10 Year change
- up 69.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £909pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 88.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £181/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN7 2YJ is a residential postcode situated on Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 772nd largest and 295th most expensive of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 26 properties: 21 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £128,576
- 10 Year change
- up 69.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £909pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 88.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £181/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WN7 2YJ
- 102 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 104 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Early-century House
- 106 Richmond Drive
House
- 107 Richmond Drive
3 Bed House
- 108 Richmond Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN7 2YJ sold for £133,000 on 9th January 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 6.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £128,576.
The WN7 2YJ Sales Market has increased by 69.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1.8% | £128,576 |
| July 2025 | 5.4% | £126,299 |
| July 2024 | 1.7% | £119,829 |
| July 2023 | 2.5% | £117,787 |
| July 2022 | 14.5% | £114,874 |
| July 2021 | 10% | £100,323 |
| July 2020 | 5.3% | £91,186 |
| July 2019 | 3.4% | £86,571 |
| July 2018 | 5.6% | £83,701 |
| July 2017 | 4.4% | £79,268 |
| July 2016 | 5.5% | £75,894 |
| July 2015 | 4.1% | £71,917 |
| July 2014 | 5.8% | £69,075 |
| July 2013 | 1.2% | £65,261 |
| July 2012 | -1.1% | £64,516 |
| July 2011 | -3.7% | £65,231 |
| July 2010 | 3.4% | £67,769 |
| July 2009 | -10.3% | £65,527 |
| July 2008 | -4.3% | £73,074 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £76,369 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £909.
The WN7 2YJ Rental Market has increased by 88.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.3% | £909pcm |
| July 2025 | 7.8% | £880pcm |
| July 2024 | 9% | £816pcm |
| July 2023 | 10.6% | £748pcm |
| July 2022 | 14% | £677pcm |
| July 2021 | 8.9% | £593pcm |
| July 2020 | 4.3% | £545pcm |
| July 2019 | 2.9% | £523pcm |
| July 2018 | 2.1% | £508pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.9% | £497pcm |
| July 2016 | 3.7% | £483pcm |
| July 2015 | 2.3% | £466pcm |
| July 2014 | 1.2% | £455pcm |
| July 2013 | 0% | £450pcm |
| July 2012 | 1.1% | £450pcm |
| July 2011 | 0.5% | £445pcm |
| July 2010 | 2.5% | £443pcm |
| July 2009 | -5.1% | £432pcm |
| July 2008 | 0.6% | £455pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £453pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 9th January 2026 for £133,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.0%.
WN7 2YJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£133,000 | 3 Bed House110, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ110, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ
- Sold Dec 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ
- Sold Sep 2024£120,000 | 3 Bed House114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ114, Richmond Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YJ
Nearby Postcodes
WN7 2YJ is the 772nd largest and the 295th most expensive postcode out of the 1,143 postcodes in the WN7 area.
- WN7 2YL, Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YL12 Addresses|59 m away
- WN7 2YN, Sandringham Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YN12 Addresses|80 m away
- WN7 2YR, Blenheim Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YR8 Addresses|82 m away
- WN7 2FW, St. Gabriels Close, Leigh, WN7WN7 2FW48 Addresses|149 m away
- WN7 2YH, Kenilworth Drive, Leigh, WN7WN7 2YH27 Addresses|156 m away
Property Types
- 17 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 3 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (17)
- house (1)
- early-century house (3)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 20 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (1)
- E (2)
- B (3)
- F (2)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (6)
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 School400 m away
- Hindsford CofE Primary School900 m away
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School900 m away
- Fred Longworth High School700 m away
- Bedford High School1.7 km away
- St Mary's Catholic High School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN7 2YJ is Atherton station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Atherton|2.4 km away
- Hag Fold|3.1 km away
- Daisy Hill|4.3 km away
- Walkden|5.7 km away
