Postcode WN7 2XH is located in a rural town, 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.2 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 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Higher Folds Park.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 135 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh East & Higher Folds has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.4% 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 per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 2XH.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2XH 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Higher Folds Park | Small | Walking directions to Higher Folds Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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 | 21 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2XH postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Coronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Off-Licence | Coronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XY | Walking directions to Off-Licence |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.