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2 Landside Croft, Hand Lane

WN7 3RU

LEIGH

Current

C

79

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in LEIGH, WN7 3RU. The property offers 190m² (2045 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £810, comprising £623 for heating, £104 for hot water, and £83 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2017 for £430,000.

How Does 2 Landside Croft Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this LEIGH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £810 are approximately £990 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 190m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WN7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs LEIGH

This property79
Average62
+27% better
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vs WN7

This property79
Average62
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £173/year more than the LEIGH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Nov 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Landside Croft

Hand Lane

WN7 3RU

LEIGH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

190.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

105 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Nov 2012

marketed sale

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About LEIGH

LEIGH is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in LEIGH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The WN7 postcode district contains over 17700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£430,000

13 December 2017

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£623.0/yr

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Hot Water

£104.0/yr

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Lighting

94.0% low energy

£83.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Gilded Hollins Community School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWN7 3PQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

Primary
📍1 miles awayWN7 4HB

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Lowton Church of England High School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayWA3 1DU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWN7 3DJ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWN7 2PW

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Glazebury Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWA3 5LZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWN7 2AS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWA3 1EW

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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