Postcode WN7 2JN 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 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 Atherton located about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a moderate 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, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2JN.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2JN 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2JN postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.4 mi | Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket | Lord Street, Wigan, WN7 1DA | Walking directions to Supreme Osagie Afro Caribbean Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 2JN, 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.