278, Wigan Road
278, Wigan Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 278, Wigan Road, Leigh to be a period freehold house with 775 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 186 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
278, Wigan Road, Leigh has an estimated sale value of £136,673 and an estimated rental value of £861 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 lies in the borough of Wigan, within the WN7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
278, Wigan Road, Leigh has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 278, Wigan Road, Leigh would be worth £143,507, with a potential rental value of £904 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £127,106, with a rental value of £801 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 278, Wigan Road, Leigh has increased by £3,656 (2.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £34 (3.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.6%.
Plot Size
278, Wigan Road, Leigh occupies a 186 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 26 other houses in this postcode, 14 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 9th largest.
Energy Efficiency
278, Wigan Road, Leigh has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Apr 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
278, Wigan Road, Leigh last changed hands on 4th February 2016, selling for £81,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 105.7% since February 2016.
- Sold Feb 2016£81,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 600 metres of 278, Wigan Road, Leigh across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 288, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HD, a freehold house, sold at £120,000 on the 27th March 2026.
Read more about house prices in WN7.
- Sold Mar 2026£120,000 | 3 Bed House288, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HD288, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HD
- Sold Mar 2025£130,000 | 3 Bed House16, Laxey Crescent, Leigh, WN7 5HF16, Laxey Crescent, Leigh, WN7 5HF
- Sold Oct 2019£116,500 | 3 Bed House272, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HD272, Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HD
•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 278, Wigan Road, Leigh as the 224th largest and the 202nd most expensive of the 339 addresses on Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7.
Against the WN7 postcode district average, it is £50k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mNewton Westpark Primary School
- 600mTwelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
- 800mLeigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
- 900mThe Westleigh School
- 3.1kmOutwood Academy Hindley
- 3.3kmAtherton High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Daisy Hill station is the nearest stop to 278, Wigan Road, Leigh at 3.7 kilometres away.
- 3.7kmDaisy Hill
- 4.0kmHag Fold
- 4.4kmHindley
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.
