£85,000
Flats sold in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2014 | £60,000 | +67% |
| 31 Aug 2000 | £36,000 | +3% |
| 23 Feb 1996 | £34,995 | - |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 (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 | £282 |
| Terraced | 91 | £139,950 | £172 |
| Flats | 23 | £123,000 | £181 |
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 | £150 |
| 2026 | £276 | £189 | £282 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2RR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 49, Drummond Way, Leigh, WN7 2RR | Flats | Leasehold | £83,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 95, Guest Street, Leigh, WN7 2HW | Detached | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 9, Walkers Drive, Leigh, WN7 2JP | Other | Freehold | £1,770 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 294, Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2HG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £204,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 20, Spinnerette Close, Leigh, WN7 2HP | Detached | Freehold | £75,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 39 m² | £69,950 (2017) |
| 3, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 42 m² | £90,000 (2021) |
| 5, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 43 m² | £34,995 (1995) |
| 7, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 39 m² | £72,000 (2018) |
| 9 Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 41 m² | £84,000 (2023) |
| 11, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 44 m² | £60,500 (2018) |
| 15, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 39 m² | £68,950 (2010) |
| 17, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 42 m² | £77,500 (2006) |
| 19, Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 39 m² | £76,500 (2007) |
| 21 Drummond Way, Leigh | Leasehold | 49 m² | £75,000 (2021) |
Postcode WN7 2RR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 £157,500 (around £192 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,410 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% 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 2RR.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2RR 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.
In the WN7 2RR postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd ratingInspection information
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simply Local | 164 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket | Lord Street, Wigan, WN7 1DA | Walking directions to Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.3 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 |