Balmer & Co says ..
Being Sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £120,000. BALMER & CO in LEIGH are delighted to offer FOR SALE BY AUCTION this fantastic three bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh. Very nicely presented throughout and occupying a generous corner plot, th...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located in Leigh, Greater Manchester, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for potential buyers.
The property’s positive aspects include its location in an area with schools rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, suggesting a family-friendly environment. The proximity to several train stations, though not within walking distance, makes commuting relatively easy. The property is also described as being on a ‘generous corner plot’ suggesting a greater outside space that many comparable properties. While the property itself has three bedrooms and one bathroom which is suitable for families.
However, the house requires modernisation. Although the photos depict a clean interior, the overall condition appears to be somewhat dated and in need of refurbishment. The kitchen, in particular, looks outdated. The garden, while present, is small and needs some care and attention.
The listing price of £120,000 seems to be in line with comparable properties in the area. The absence of precise square footage data for nearby properties makes an exact comparison difficult, but based on the provided information, the price appears reasonable, considering the property’s condition and location. Potential buyers should account for refurbishment costs when considering an offer. Overall, this property offers a potential investment with manageable refurbishment costs, but prospective buyers should factor in renovation expenses as well as the location which although convenient has limitations.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 919.20
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 158,694.00 £Increased by 2.03 %
- Est sale value
- 209,577.60 £Increased by 70.15 %
- Average area rental value
- 976.00 £/moIncreased by 24.81 %
- Est letting value
- 919.20 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 7.38 %Increased by 22.39 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh St Peter'S Cofe Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.27 KM |
| The Holden School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.51 KM |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) | Special Post 16 Institution | Requires improvement | 1.48 KM |
| Newton Westpark Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.62 KM |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 2.01 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Tunnicliffe's New Row | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Furnace Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Thompson Street | £ 230,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Firsway | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Hill | 2777 | DSY | 5.56 KM |
| Hindley | 2398 | HIN | 6.33 KM |
| Hag Fold | 2585 | HGF | 6.63 KM |
| Westhoughton | 2619 | WHG | 6.88 KM |
| Atherton | 2584 | ATN | 7.82 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mersey Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 | £ 210,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 | £ 125,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 | £ 150,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.16 KM |
| Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
| Fell Street, Leigh | £ 190,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.24 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Lune Grove | £ 165,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 1 Lune Grove | £ 145,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 15 Mersey Street | £ 62,500 | 0.09 KM |
| 9 Mersey Street | £ 67,500 | 0.09 KM |
| 36 Mersey Street | £ 75,000 | 0.09 KM |