8, Birchwood Close
8, Birchwood Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh is a modern freehold house with 1,291 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 318 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh is £436,977 and the estimated rental value is £1,584 per month.
Birchwood Close, Leigh, WN7 is located in the borough of Wigan within the WN7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Birchwood Close, Leigh has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £458,826 and a rental value of £1,663 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £406,389 and a rental value of £1,473 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh has risen by £4,293 (1.0%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £34 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh sits on a plot of 318 m2.
We have plot size data on 13 out of 13 other houses in the postcode and 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh sits on the 9th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Birchwood Close, Leigh has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Apr 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh was last sold on 31st October 2018 for £280,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since October 2018, the market for similar properties has dropped by 7.2%.
- Sold Oct 2018£280,000
- Sold Oct 2002£180,000
- Sold Sep 1999£96,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh within a radius of 630 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 26, Beechfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3JB, a freehold house which sold for £355,000 on the 9th February 2024.
Read more about house prices in WN7.
- Sold Feb 2024£355,000 | 4 Bed House26, Beechfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3JB26, Beechfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3JB
- Sold Jul 2023£400,000 | 4 Bed House12, The Pines, Leigh, WN7 3JS12, The Pines, Leigh, WN7 3JS
- Sold Oct 2020£348,500 | 4 Bed House14, Beechfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3JB14, Beechfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3JB
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Birchwood Close, Leigh, WN7 has a total of 13 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh is the 7th largest and the 7th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £250k more expensive than the average property in WN7.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mChrist Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
- 900mSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
- 1.2kmLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
- 1.9kmBedford High School
- 2.3kmLowton Church of England High School
- 3.1kmThe Westleigh School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 8, Birchwood Close, Leigh is Atherton station, which is 5.3 kilometres away.
- 5.3kmAtherton
- 5.4kmHag Fold
- 5.8kmDaisy Hill
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
