Postcode WN7 2GB 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 very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,671 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a low crime rate.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2GB.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2GB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2GB postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.