Postcode WN7 1PG 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 Hag Fold located about 2.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kings Park.
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 0.6% 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 1PG.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 1PG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kings Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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 | 28 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £156,250 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1PG postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.