£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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2023 | £232,500 | - |
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 2PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | Apartment 37, Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2FR | Flats | Leasehold | £163,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 24, Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2FR | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Apartment 14, Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2FR | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Apartment 16, Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2FR | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | Apartment 73, Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2FS | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64, Brunswick Street, Leigh | - | 93 m² | - |
| 66, Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 123 m² | £147,000 (2019) |
| 68, Brunswick Street, Leigh | - | 90 m² | - |
| 72 Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 98 m² | £227,500 (2024) |
| 74 Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 107 m² | £225,000 (2023) |
| 76, Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 99 m² | £123,000 (2015) |
| 78, Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 91 m² | £133,000 (2019) |
| 82, Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 101 m² | £120,000 (2016) |
| 84 Brunswick Street, Leigh | Freehold | 98 m² | £280,000 (2023) |
Postcode WN7 2PL 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 £158,975 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £210,000. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2.8 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 13.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from WN7 2PL.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2PL 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
In the WN7 2PL 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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| 0.0 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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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2020
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Vision Food and Wine | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3ET | Walking directions to Vision Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |