Postcode WN7 2YN 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 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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.
Approximately 61.9% 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 2YN.
Leigh East & Higher Folds near WN7 2YN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higher Folds Park | Small | Walking directions to Higher Folds Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 2YN postcode area, located within Leigh East & Higher Folds, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2YN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Off-Licence | Coronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XY | Walking directions to Off-Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Coronation Drive, Wigan, WN7 2XY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.