Property profile

8ATower Grove

WN7 2TZ

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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Map showing 8A, Tower Grove, Leigh

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Estimated sale price

£80,000

Flats sold in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

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

This property vs market

Last sold08 Jan 2016
£35,000Change since last sale: +£46,000 (+130%)
Annualised change
+8.0% per yearWigan annualised change (flats) since 2016: +3.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £186 per sq ft
£174 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£12 per sq ft (−6.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
£121,475Estimate vs local median: −£41,000 (−34%)
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area43 m² / 463 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection04 Aug 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Jan 2016£35,000+250%
31 May 2002£10,000-53%
16 Jun 1995£21,500-

Local market

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Median price: £160,000
Price per sq ft: £198
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £215K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £735,000.

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
Detached21£326,000£276
Semi-Detached31£200,000£282
Terraced94£144,250£171
Flats24£121,475£186

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£315,000£119,975£200,000£129,950
2026£330,500£123,000£200,000£155,000
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202611, Tower Grove, Leigh, WN7 2TZFlatsLeasehold£71,000
24 Feb 202611, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
05 Dec 20251, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£140,000
05 Dec 20252, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJDetachedFreehold£140,000
05 Dec 20251, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Tower Grove, LeighLeasehold43 m²£38,100 (2022)
1A Tower Grove, Leigh, LeighLeasehold45 m²£34,000 (2017)
2A Tower Grove, Leigh-45 m²-
3 Tower Grove, LeighLeasehold43 m²£58,000 (2023)
3A, Tower Grove, Leigh-45 m²-
4, Tower Grove, LeighLeasehold40 m²£29,950 (2006)
4A Tower Grove, Leigh, LeighLeasehold45 m²£45,000 (2021)
5 Tower Grove, Leigh-44 m²-
5A Tower Grove, LeighLeasehold45 m²£31,000 (2013)
6, Tower Grove, Leigh-45 m²-

Area insights for WN7 2TZ

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Overview

Postcode WN7 2TZ is located in a rural town, 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 £160,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £214,900. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Higher Folds Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
51.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.2%

Approximately 51.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2TZ.

Flood risk

High

Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2TZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 2TZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHigher Folds ParkSmallWalking directions to Higher Folds Park

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
2,220.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.09(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.92(-6%)
Public order
12.08(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.48(+28%)
Burglary
7.85(+42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
80.25%
Other White
21
6.58%
African
14
4.39%
Roma
8
2.51%
Other Asian
5
1.57%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
32.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.11%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
48.06%
Owns outright
21
16.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.5%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.73%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the WN7 2TZ postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for WN7 2TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miSecondaryBedford High SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 2TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyCoronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miOff-LicenceRichmond Drive, Wigan, WN7 2FTWalking directions to Off-Licence