Postcode WN7 2NR 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 2.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 227 ft away from WN7 2NR.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2NR 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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 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 | 23 | £351,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £239,950 |
| Terraced | 44 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh South
In the WN7 2NR postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.