£270,000
Semi-Detached sold in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2016 | £175,000 | +192% |
| 30 Jun 1997 | £59,845 | - |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £326,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £200,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 94 | £144,250 | £171 |
| Flats | 24 | £121,475 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £315,000 | £119,975 | £200,000 | £129,950 |
| 2026 | £330,500 | £123,000 | £200,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | 41, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 54, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 49, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 31, Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 5, Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Hobby Grove, Leigh | Freehold | 66 m² | £159,000 (2018) |
| 2, Hobby Grove, Leigh | Freehold | 82 m² | £175,000 (2016) |
| 3, Hobby Grove, Leigh | Freehold | 108 m² | £143,000 (2005) |
| 6, Hobby Grove, Leigh | Freehold | 67 m² | £177,500 (2019) |
| 10, Hobby Grove, Leigh | Freehold | 68 m² | £180,000 (2021) |
Postcode WN7 2GL 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 £160,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £214,900. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2.3 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.
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.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2GL.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2GL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
In the WN7 2GL postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Bedford High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Local | 164 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |