Postcode WN7 1LA 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 and moderate crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.4 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 low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1LA.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 1LA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £176,000 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 | 26 | £360,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £204,500 |
| Terraced | 68 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1LA postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.3 mi | Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket | Lord Street, Wigan, WN7 1DA | Walking directions to Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mahasen | 41 Union Street, Leigh, WN7 1AX | Walking directions to Mahasen |
| 0.4 mi | Leigh Grocer | Irvine Street, Wigan, WN7 1RX | Walking directions to Leigh Grocer |
| 0.4 mi | European Shop | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QR | Walking directions to European Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 1LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin James Farrimond
Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.