Postcode WN7 2ND is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh South ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh East & Higher Folds area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very 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 2.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,825 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WN7 2ND.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2ND 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £238,975 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh South
In the WN7 2ND postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2ND
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.