£520,000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | £505,000 | +31% |
| 28 Feb 2020 | £385,000 | - |
Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £158,475 (about £194 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £327,500 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £208,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 88 | £137,975 | £170 |
| Flats | 21 | £119,950 | £179 |
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 | £308,500 | £119,975 | £200,000 | £129,950 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £118,500 | £204,000 | £151,550 |
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 19, Rowan Meadows, Leigh, WN7 2BF | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 17, Rowan Meadows, Leigh, WN7 2BF | Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 9, Kerfoot Street, Leigh, WN7 2LT | Terraced | Freehold | £136,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 126, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LL | Terraced | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 138, Manchester Road, Leigh, WN7 2LL | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 209 m² | £375,000 (2017) |
| 2, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 209 m² | £545,000 (2022) |
| 3, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Freehold | 265 m² | £371,000 (2016) |
| 4, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 199 m² | £375,000 (2016) |
| 5, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 199 m² | £490,000 (2024) |
| 6, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Freehold | 226 m² | £371,350 (2016) |
| 7, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 209 m² | £540,000 (2024) |
| 8, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Leasehold | 203 m² | £350,000 (2016) |
| 9, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Freehold | 195 m² | £400,000 (2019) |
| 10, Rowan Meadows, Leigh | Freehold | 174 m² | £445,000 (2020) |
Postcode WN7 2BF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 £158,475 (around £194 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,568 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from WN7 2BF.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
In the WN7 2BF postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Bedford High School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
Bedford High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Jan 2025
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. | |
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |