Property profile

8 Falcon Close

WN7 2GJ

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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Map showing 8, Falcon Close, Leigh

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Estimated sale price

£360,000

Detached sold in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold04 May 2012
£222,500Change since last sale: +£136,000 (+61%)
Annualised change
+3.3% per yearWigan annualised change (detached) since 2012: +4.7% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £276 per sq ft
£310 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£33 per sq ft (+12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
£325,000Estimate vs local median: +£33,000 (+10%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area107 m² / 1,156 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection27 Feb 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 May 2012£222,500+213%
26 Nov 1999£70,995-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Median price: £156,000
Price per sq ft: £192
Sales (last 12 months): 154
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £210K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £192 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
Detached17£325,000£276
Semi-Detached28£209,300£281
Terraced88£137,975£170
Flats21£119,950£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£118,500£204,000£151,550
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£152
2026£276£187£290£176
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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 20266, Falcon Close, Leigh, WN7 2GJDetachedFreehold£295,000
31 Oct 20255, Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
31 Jul 202654, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
12 Sept 202549, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Aug 202531, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£208,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Falcon Close, LeighFreehold66 m²£131,000 (2018)
6 Falcon Close, LeighFreehold79 m²£295,000 (2026)

Area insights for WN7 2GJ

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Overview

Postcode WN7 2GJ 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 East & Higher Folds area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year. The median sale price in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £156,000 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Butts Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,859 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2GJ.

Flood risk

Low

Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2GJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 2GJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miButts ParkSmallWalking directions to Butts Park

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
3,252.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.88(-34%)
Vehicle crime
9.9(+65%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.24(-75%)
Burglary
5.94(+7%)
Other theft
3.3(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
92.24%
Chinese
10
2.99%
Indian
6
1.79%
Other
4
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.6%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
34.08%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.73%
No qualifications
33
12.36%
Apprenticeship
19
7.12%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
53.91%
Owns outright
52
40.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Schools

In the WN7 2GJ postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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Nearby schools for WN7 2GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryBedford High SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2GJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 2GJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miGo LocalChapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DPWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miSimply Local164 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HAWalking directions to Simply Local