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Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7

Land size
2 acres

Key Features

  • SUPERB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
  • PLOT SIZE APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF LAND WITH STABLES
  • BARN, ARENA & PADDOCK
  • PLANNING APPROVED WITH DEMOLITION ORDER

Description

***SUPERB DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY*** ***IDEAL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY*** Resting within a substantial plot of approximately two acres, lies this outstanding development opportunity for three high-specification dwellings, or one exceptional detached property in a private and picturesque setting. The gated plot is located approximately 0.25 miles along a privately owned lane, accessed from Manchester Road, so retains good accessibility for local amenities, schools and travel whilst still offering a stunning rural outlook in a peaceful setting. The gated plot totals approximately 2 acres in size with unrivalled views over the surrounding countryside, making it perfect for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with endless tracks and walks right on the doorstep, to enjoy the scenery and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. The plot currently incorporates a range of traditional brick construction stables/barns with pitched slate roofs, with the buildings being set around a central courtyard area, adjacent to an outdoor arena and paddock. The existing buildings comprise of an 'L'-shaped barn and former Shippon, along with a further open-sided storage building positioned to the East of the courtyard, with the buildings currently being used for equestrian stabling and barn accommodation/storage. The existing buildings are single-storey, totalling approximately 3740 square feet in size, with the approved proposed plans for three double-storey dwellings totalling approximately 7093.4 square feet. The outdoor arena has a silica sand and rubber surface coating and is positioned next to the paddock. The position and peaceful surroundings also lend themselves perfectly to hacking on a variety of tracks and bridleways for those with an equestrian interest. ***Additional adjacent land may also be available to purchase, under separate negotiation*** Planning approval has been granted for a demolition order and three dwellings, with full details available to view in application number A/2395687/FULL., with the demolition order being under application number 22/00145/DEMOL. However, alternative plans could be submitted for approval if for example an alternative configuration such as one large detached property were preferred, as the location of this plot really does create the ideal setting and perfect opportunity for a 'one-of-a kind' super-house for those looking for a spectacular location in which to reside. Please note, viewings are by appointment only, being that the plot is gated and locked.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 133 Development Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£249,500 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £367,774 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

22 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    375
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    395
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Stephen's CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Methodist

Secondary

  • Bedford High School853 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,111
    Type
    Community school
  • St Mary's Catholic High School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,537
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Fred Longworth High School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,283
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Atherton High School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    561
    Type
    Free schools
  • The Westleigh School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Higherfold 9 The Centre, Higher Folds773 metres
Morrisons Daily Astley Manchester, Tyldesley0.8 miles
Co-op The Gables, Tyldesley1.2 miles

GP surgery

Astley General Practice0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Manor Pharmacy770 metres

Hospital

Leigh Infirmary1.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field151 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Atherton Rail Station2.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Leigh Cemetery480 metres

Typical drive times

Leigh6 min · 2.2 miles
Worsley12 min · 5 miles
Atherton10 min · 3.7 miles
Tyldesley7 min · 2.4 miles
Salford (city)20 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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