Postcode WN7 2AJ 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.
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 93 ft away from WN7 2AJ.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2AJ 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.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £477,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £129,950 |
10 years price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2AJ postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 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.