Property profile

2 Back Salford

WN7 4AZ

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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Map showing 2, Back Salford, Leigh

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£165,000

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Aug 2020
£30,000Change since last sale: +£136,000 (+455%)
Annualised change
+32% per yearWigan annualised change (other) since 2020: +6.5% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
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 period1976-1982
Floor area93 m² / 1,001 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection30 Sept 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Aug 2020£30,000-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Median price: £158,975
Price per sq ft: £192
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £210K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £158,975 (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
Detached18£327,500£276
Semi-Detached30£211,300£283
Terraced89£136,000£170
Flats23£123,000£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 4AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 4AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Newlands Building, Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AXOtherLeasehold£590,100
03 Jul 202529, Railway Road, Leigh, WN7 4AATerracedLeasehold£35,000
14 Nov 20258, Bengal Street, Leigh, WN7 1YATerracedLeasehold£85,000
03 Sept 202517, Stringer Street, Leigh, WN7 4BSTerracedLeasehold£45,000
23 Jul 20251, Stringer Street, Leigh, WN7 4BSOtherFreehold£399

Area insights for WN7 4AZ

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Overview

Postcode WN7 4AZ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The median sale price in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £158,975 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
313
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,784 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leigh Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 4AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh Central near WN7 4AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
8,225.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
128.52(+245%)
Anti-social behaviour
78.03(+335%)
Public order
52.46(+418%)
Shoplifting
28.2(+388%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.89(+199%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
51.05%
Pakistani
90
23.68%
African
28
7.37%
Other White
25
6.58%
Other Asian
14
3.68%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
28.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
18.06%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
93
60.78%
Owns outright
28
18.3%
Owns with a mortgage
18
11.76%
Other social rented
6
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

Schools

In the WN7 4AZ postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 9 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for WN7 4AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.1 miNot applicableElysium Training & Consultancy LtdSpecial post 16 institution
0.2 miPrimaryLeigh Central Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 4AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 4AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest InRailway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AAWalking directions to Best In
0.1 miAsdaKirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QPWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miMahasen41 Union Street, Leigh, WN7 1AXWalking directions to Mahasen
0.1 miHeron FoodsBradshawgate, Wigan, WN7 4LAWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miSave and ShopBradshawgate, Wigan, WN7 4LZWalking directions to Save and Shop