Property profile

237 St. Helens Road

Map showing 237 St. Helens Road, Leigh

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Estimated sale price

£290,000

Terraced sold in Leigh South

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold01 Dec 2023
£255,000Change since last sale: +£33,000 (+13%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearWigan annualised change (terraced) since 2023: +4.0% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £179 per sq ft
£262 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£83 per sq ft (+47%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Leigh South
£157,500Estimate vs local median: +£130,000 (+83%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area102 m² / 1,098 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection11 Apr 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
01 Dec 2023£255,000-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh South

Median price: £219,998
Price per sq ft: £233
Sales (last 12 months): 144
Typical range (middle 50%): £157K – £276K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £219,998 (about £233 per square foot) in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £787,500.

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
Detached26£327,500£304
Semi-Detached65£240,000£256
Terraced47£157,500£179
Flats6£100,250£172

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£345,500£115,000£249,975£164,500
2026£345,000£87,750£237,500£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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 2025205, St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 3UBOtherLeasehold£386,000
16 Jun 2025215, St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 3UBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£495,000
31 Jul 20268, Hayman Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
27 Oct 20259, Hayman Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3UFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
08 Sept 202526, Hayman Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3UFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£390,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
172 St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold98 m²£137,500 (2013)
174, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold85 m²£122,500 (2014)
178, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold79 m²£55,000 (1999)
184, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold91 m²£160,000 (2012)
186, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold120 m²£203,000 (2018)
188, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold76 m²£327,000 (2021)
190, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold85 m²£152,500 (2007)
192, St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold124 m²£227,500 (2015)
194 St. Helens Road, LeighLeasehold91 m²£170,000 (2005)
196, St. Helens Road, LeighFreehold102 m²£320,000 (2024)

Area insights for WN7 3UB

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Overview

Postcode WN7 3UB 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 area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 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 is £44,832 per year. The median sale price in Leigh South is £219,998 (around £233 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,875 and £276,250. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pennington Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Leigh South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,430 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leigh South has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Leigh South is £44,832 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from WN7 3UB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 3UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPennington Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Pennington Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
2,923.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.81(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.12(-49%)
Shoplifting
9.82(+70%)
Other theft
9.3(+41%)
Public order
7.75(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
263
97.77%
Other Asian
4
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
40.09%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.06%
No qualifications
30
13.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.13%
Apprenticeship
19
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
55.65%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.61%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Shared ownership
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Schools

In the WN7 3UB postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WN7 3UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableExpanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)Special post 16 institution
0.6 miPrimaryGilded Hollins Community SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary School, PenningtonVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 3UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisonsSale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne Stop159 Chestnut Drive South, Leigh, WN7 3JYWalking directions to One Stop