What type of property is 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in BL8 3AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL located?

7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL sits in Walshaw, Bury, Bury. It falls within the BL8 postcode district.

Is 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 69% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

The closest primary school to 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL is Christ Church CofE Primary School (187m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Elton High School (739m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Leigh Street, BL8 3AL is Walshaw War Memorial, 42m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Leigh Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Leigh Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

7 Leigh Street is a mid-terrace house in Walshaw, Bury, Bury (BL8 3AL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2011

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

29%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2015from Jan 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Leigh Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Leigh Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Leigh Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in BL8 3AL: £875,000 (2016–2016).

Nearby sales in BL8 3AL

Unit 3, Leigh Street, Walshaw, Bury, BL8 3AL
Sold May 2016
£875,000

On the street

Versus other Leigh Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£138k

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1 Birch Avenue, Tottington

BL8 3EF

£188k

1 Cedar Fold, Tottington

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£201k

1 Claughton Road, Walshaw

BL8 3BS

£222k

1 Chapel Terrace, Spring Vale Drive, Tottington

BL8 3SF

£224k

1 Chestnut Avenue, Tottington

BL8 3EE

3 bed

£234k

1 Acresbrook Walk, Tottington

BL8 3JR

3 bed1 bath

£239k

1 Campbell Close, Walshaw

BL8 3BB

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bury district page.

Full Bury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Walshaw War Memorial — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Christ Church CofE Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around BL8 3AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for BL8 3AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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