Postcode WN7 1JA 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 very low deprivation level. It has very low 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 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kings Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a low crime rate.
Approximately 0.0% 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 1JA.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 1JA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £582,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £345,000 |
| Flats | 29 | £121,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £153,250 |
10 years price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1JA postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.