Postcode WN7 2AA is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh East & Higher Folds area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate.
Approximately 3.8% 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 of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WN7 2AA.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2AA 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2AA postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 116A Bradshawgate, Leigh, WN7 4NP | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.