Property profile

2 Buchanan Street

WN7 1XT

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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Map showing 2 Buchanan Street, Leigh

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Estimated sale price

£120,000

Terraced sold in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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 sold19 Nov 2018
£70,000Change since last sale: +£48,000 (+69%)
Annualised change
+6.9% per yearWigan annualised change (terraced) since 2018: +5.9% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £171 per sq ft
£139 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£32 per sq ft (−19%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
£135,850Estimate vs local median: −£17,000 (−13%)
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 typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection24 Aug 2021

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Nov 2018£70,000+0%
05 Jun 2009£70,000+32%
26 Mar 2004£53,000+74%
28 Jun 1996£30,500+69%
24 Nov 1995£18,000-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Median price: £156,000
Price per sq ft: £190
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £210K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £510,000.

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 Central & Higher Folds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£327,500£276
Semi-Detached29£208,000£281
Terraced82£135,850£171
Flats23£123,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,495£67,500£137,995£77,000
2017£224,495£73,000£132,000£75,000
2018£192,998£77,750£151,998£74,000
2019£197,998£65,000£155,498£86,500
2020£242,495£112,000£160,000£100,000
2021£255,995£103,000£178,000£106,125
2022£267,500£120,000£194,450£116,250
2023£310,000£100,000£212,500£117,500
2024£320,000£115,750£207,500£128,000
2025£308,500£119,975£200,000£129,950
2026£305,000£123,000£202,000£153,100
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£143£179£93
2017£195£128£154£88
2018£199£136£185£88
2019£205£139£186£105
2020£210£138£193£122
2021£224£145£204£127
2022£263£168£231£139
2023£268£174£258£140
2024£274£179£249£149
2025£277£183£264£150
2026£276£189£282£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh Central & Higher Folds in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1XT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1XT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202646, Buchanan Street, Leigh, WN7 1XTTerracedLeasehold£120,000
10 Apr 202618, Buchanan Street, Leigh, WN7 1XTTerracedLeasehold£119,950
31 Jul 20257, Buchanan Street, Leigh, WN7 1XTTerracedLeasehold£105,000
17 Jul 202560, Buchanan Street, Leigh, WN7 1XTTerracedLeasehold£106,000
17 Jul 202560, Buchanan Street, Leigh, WN7 1XTTerracedLeasehold£106,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Buchanan Street, LeighLeasehold113 m²£45,000 (2002)
4, Buchanan Street, Leigh-90 m²-
5, Buchanan Street, Leigh-76 m²-
6 Buchanan Street, Leigh, LeighLeasehold81 m²£100,000 (2023)
7, Buchanan Street, LeighLeasehold71 m²£105,000 (2025)
8 Buchanan Street, LeighLeasehold89 m²£100,000 (2024)
9, Buchanan Street, LeighFreehold74 m²£51,000 (2017)
10, Buchanan Street, LeighLeasehold86 m²£59,500 (2016)
11, Buchanan Street, Leigh-120 m²-
12 Buchanan Street, LeighLeasehold87 m²£76,500 (2023)

Area insights for WN7 1XT

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Overview

Postcode WN7 1XT is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The median sale price in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £156,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,750 and £210,000. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,784 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leigh Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1XT.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh Central near WN7 1XT 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
4,675.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
128.52(+245%)
Anti-social behaviour
78.03(+335%)
Public order
52.46(+418%)
Shoplifting
28.2(+388%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.89(+199%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
83.39%
Other White
15
5.42%
African
11
3.97%
Pakistani
5
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.81%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
25.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.29%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
39.72%
Owns outright
45
31.91%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.4%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.84%
Social rents from council
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Schools

In the WN7 1XT postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 1XT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryLeigh Central Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 1XT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 1XT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaKirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QPWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miBest InRailway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AAWalking directions to Best In
0.2 miEuropean Food StoreKirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QPWalking directions to European Food Store
0.2 miBottle and Basket35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DXWalking directions to Bottle and Basket
0.2 miEuropean ShopKirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QRWalking directions to European Shop