£390,000
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 Oct 2005 | £244,995 | - |
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 2RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | Apartment 6, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Apartment 10, 78, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RX | Flats | Leasehold | £97,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 61, Priestfields, Leigh, WN7 2RG | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 9, Manley Park, Guest Street, Leigh, WN7 2RW | Flats | Leasehold | £135,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 3, Manley Park, Guest Street, Leigh, WN7 2RW | Flats | Leasehold | £114,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 128 m² | £261,995 (2006) |
| 2, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 100 m² | £215,000 (2005) |
| 3, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 86 m² | £177,945 (2006) |
| 4, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 106 m² | £172,500 (2015) |
| 5, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 96 m² | £280,000 (2024) |
| 6, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 131 m² | £355,000 (2021) |
| 7, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 128 m² | £261,995 (2006) |
| 8, Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 85 m² | £182,000 (2016) |
| 9 Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 170 m² | £310,995 (2006) |
| 11 Spires Croft, Leigh | Leasehold | 104 m² | £355,000 (2024) |
Postcode WN7 2RE 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 2.5 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 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from WN7 2RE.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2RE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
In the WN7 2RE postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket | Lord Street, Wigan, WN7 1DA | Walking directions to Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Local | 164 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |