£155,000
Terraced 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2025 | £129,950 | +100% |
| 14 Oct 2008 | £65,000 | - |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £327,500 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £211,300 | £283 |
| Terraced | 89 | £136,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 23 | £123,000 | £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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 10, Brideoake Street, Leigh, WN7 2AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,700 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 38, Brideoake Street, Leigh, WN7 2AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £121,500 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 50, Brideoake Street, Leigh, WN7 2AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 26, Lingard Street, Leigh, WN7 2AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 10, Lingard Street, Leigh, WN7 2AQ | Other | Freehold | £403 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 89 m² | £128,950 (2022) |
| 3 Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 79 m² | £75,000 (2008) |
| 5, Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 86 m² | £58,000 (2012) |
| 7, Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 79 m² | £100,000 (2022) |
| 9, Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 75 m² | £71,000 (2017) |
| 11, Widdows Street, Leigh | - | 74 m² | - |
| 15, Widdows Street, Leigh | - | 76 m² | - |
| 17 Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 76 m² | £111,000 (2021) |
| 19 Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 75 m² | £64,000 (2016) |
| 25, Widdows Street, Leigh | Freehold | 81 m² | £75,000 (2011) |
Postcode WN7 2AE 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 South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 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 Atherton, about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,184 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2AE.
Leigh South East near WN7 2AE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
In the WN7 2AE postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 9 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 |
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| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.5 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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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |