Postcode WN7 2UU is located in a rural town, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh East & Higher Folds area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year. The median sale price in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £160,000 (around £198 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £214,900. The nearest station is Atherton, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Higher Folds Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,568 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.0% 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 2UU.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2UU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Higher Folds Park | Small | Walking directions to Higher Folds Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £198 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £326,000 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £200,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 94 | £144,250 | £171 |
| Flats | 24 | £121,475 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227,495 | £67,500 | £137,995 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £224,495 | £73,000 | £132,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £192,998 | £77,750 | £151,998 | £74,000 |
| 2019 | £197,998 | £65,000 | £155,498 | £86,500 |
| 2020 | £242,495 | £112,000 | £160,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £255,995 | £103,000 | £178,000 | £106,125 |
| 2022 | £267,500 | £120,000 | £194,450 | £116,250 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £100,000 | £212,500 | £117,500 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £115,750 | £207,500 | £128,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £119,975 | £200,000 | £129,950 |
| 2026 | £330,500 | £123,000 | £200,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £143 | £179 | £93 |
| 2017 | £195 | £128 | £154 | £88 |
| 2018 | £199 | £136 | £185 | £88 |
| 2019 | £205 | £139 | £186 | £105 |
| 2020 | £210 | £138 | £193 | £122 |
| 2021 | £224 | £145 | £204 | £127 |
| 2022 | £263 | £168 | £231 | £139 |
| 2023 | £268 | £174 | £258 | £140 |
| 2024 | £274 | £179 | £249 | £149 |
| 2025 | £277 | £183 | £264 | £152 |
| 2026 | £276 | £187 | £290 | £176 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 2UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 11, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 1, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 1, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 2, Castle Grove, Leigh, WN7 2UJ | Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 11, Tower Grove, Leigh, WN7 2TZ | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 |
In the WN7 2UU postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Bedford High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Fred Longworth High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 2UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Coronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Off-Licence | Richmond Drive, Wigan, WN7 2FT | Walking directions to Off-Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 2UU, 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
The area around WN7 2UU records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WN7 2UU in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £160,000 (about £198 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WN7 2UU, including St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (Good), Bedford High School (Good) and Fred Longworth High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 2UU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,568 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 2UU is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Kennedy (Reform UK).