Postcode WN7 2AU 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 South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,328 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from WN7 2AU.
Leigh South East near WN7 2AU 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £139,950 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £286,750 |
| Flats | 22 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £128,475 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2AU postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3XF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
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 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Kennedy
Leigh Central & Higher Folds - 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.