Postcode WN7 2RG 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 high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high 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.
Approximately 3.8% 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 2RG.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £477,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £129,950 |
10 years price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2RG postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.