Property profile

18Bowden Close

Map showing 18, Bowden Close, Leigh

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Estimated sale price

£260,000

Semi-Detached sold in Leigh South

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold17 Apr 1997
£60,000Change since last sale: +£198,000 (+330%)
Annualised change
+5.1% per yearWigan annualised change (semi-detached) since 1997: +5.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £259 per sq ft
£210 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£49 per sq ft (−19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Leigh South
£240,000Estimate vs local median: +£18,000 (+7.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction periodD
Floor area114 m² / 1,227 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection24 May 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
17 Apr 1997£60,000-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh South

Median price: £210,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 147
Typical range (middle 50%): £151K – £270K

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£335,000£304
Semi-Detached63£240,000£259
Terraced53£159,415£179
Flats7£100,500£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,250£76,000£138,000£81,000
2017£252,000£61,750£148,000£82,500
2018£275,000£67,500£167,500£90,000
2019£275,000£79,000£164,000£88,250
2020£282,500£80,000£190,000£113,750
2021£267,000£80,000£195,500£119,950
2022£333,450£92,250£230,000£153,550
2023£357,475£105,000£200,500£126,500
2024£345,000£102,500£227,500£138,500
2025£351,000£115,000£249,950£164,000
2026£345,000£87,750£235,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£118£173£101
2017£214£106£173£104
2018£216£132£166£110
2019£213£132£182£115
2020£243£128£202£140
2021£222£135£227£146
2022£271£146£241£175
2023£287£164£242£155
2024£272£202£258£171
2025£289£179£288£192
2026£310£176£241£179
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202583, Timperley Lane, Leigh, WN7 3DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,999
28 Nov 202511, Dunham Grove, Leigh, WN7 3DSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000
17 Jul 202518, Dunham Grove, Leigh, WN7 3DSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£325,000
15 Apr 2026159, Warrington Road, Leigh, WN7 3XDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
16 Feb 2026163, Warrington Road, Leigh, WN7 3XDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Bowden Close, Leigh-53 m²-
3, Bowden Close, LeighFreehold107 m²£238,000 (2020)
4, Bowden Close, LeighLeasehold67 m²£160,000 (2015)
6, Bowden Close, LeighFreehold69 m²£160,000 (2018)
7, Bowden Close, LeighLeasehold54 m²£130,000 (2017)
9, Bowden Close, Leigh-101 m²-

Area insights for WN7 3DX

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Overview

Postcode WN7 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh South area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh South East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year. The median sale price in Leigh South is £210,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Atherton, about 3.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Leigh South East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,286 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leigh South East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from WN7 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh South East near WN7 3DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,614.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.28(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.5(-48%)
Vehicle crime
8.58(+43%)
Burglary
8.58(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.02(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
97.46%
Other White
5
1.59%
Irish
2
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
21.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
21.86%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
83
57.24%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.17%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the WN7 3DX postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryBedford High SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 3DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 3DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShop'N DriveEast Lancashire Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5QQWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.3 miMaceWarrington Road, Leigh, WN7 3XFWalking directions to Mace