Postcode WN7 1HU is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton South & Lilford ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh East & Higher Folds area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a moderate crime rate.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1HU.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 1HU 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £323,750 |
| Flats | 34 | £121,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £153,250 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1HU postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | Mahasen | 41 Union Street, Leigh, WN7 1AX | Walking directions to Mahasen |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 116A Bradshawgate, Leigh, WN7 4NP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.