16, Elm Street
16, Elm Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 16, Elm Street, Leigh to be a modern leasehold house with 645 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 284 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
16, Elm Street, Leigh has an estimated sale value of £189,167 and an estimated rental value of £980 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Elm Street, Leigh, WN7 lies in the borough of Wigan, within the WN7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
16, Elm Street, Leigh has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in March 2025 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2024.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 16, Elm Street, Leigh would be worth £198,626, with a potential rental value of £1,029 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £175,926, with a rental value of £912 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 16, Elm Street, Leigh has risen by £5,331 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £43 (4.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.2%.
Plot Size
16, Elm Street, Leigh occupies a 284 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 15 other houses in this postcode, 4 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
16, Elm Street, Leigh has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Oct 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
16, Elm Street, Leigh last changed hands on 21st March 2025, selling for £186,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 4.0% since March 2025.
- Sold Mar 2025£186,000
- Sold Oct 2018£126,000
- Sold Sep 1999£53,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 520 metres of 16, Elm Street, Leigh across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN, a leasehold house, sold at £183,000 on the 4th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in WN7.
- Sold Aug 2025£183,000 | 3 Bed House8, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN8, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN
- Sold Jul 2024£170,000 | 3 Bed House4, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN4, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN
- Sold Nov 2023£120,000 | 2 Bed House7, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN7, Sheldwich Close, Leigh, WN7 3HN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 16, Elm Street, Leigh as the 13th largest and the 13th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Elm Street, Leigh, WN7.
Against the WN7 postcode district average, it is £2k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mChrist Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
- 700mSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
- 900mLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
- 1.9kmBedford High School
- 2.5kmLowton Church of England High School
- 2.7kmThe Westleigh School
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Public Transport Nearby
Atherton station is the nearest stop to 16, Elm Street, Leigh at 5.0 kilometres away.
- 5.0kmAtherton
- 5.0kmHag Fold
- 5.4kmDaisy Hill
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
