WN7 2TR postcode in Higher Folds, Wigan
WN7 2TR is a postcode in Higher Folds, in the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward of Wigan. It is in the Leigh and Atherton parliamentary constituency and the Greater Manchester police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where WN7 2TR is, and what is near it
- WN7 2TR
- Other postcodes in WN7 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.5012, longitude -2.4887)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WN7 2TR?
- WiganCouncil, for all local services Wigan: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WN7 2TR Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Greater ManchesterPolice force area
- Leigh and AthertonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Jo Platt (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Jo Platt
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WN7 2TR?
Every home and business at WN7 2TR can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Wigan: 97%
Wigan: Over 99%
The line marks the figure across Wigan.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WN7 2TR?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's collection system is not answering BinDayBuddy just now. BinDayBuddy links to the council's own checker meanwhile.
Check the bin days for WN7 2TR on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WN7 2TR at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 5 homes and businesses at WN7 2TR. 2 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 3 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Wigan
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WN7 2TR: 4,872 properties in Wigan are at high risk (2.8% of all its properties). All the figures for Wigan
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WN7 2TR is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 06:15 on 22 October 2026.
- Penleach Brook at Higher FoldsFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Penleach Brook at Higher Folds
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East WiganFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 06:15 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WN7 2TR?
Homes in WN7 2 sold for a typical £190,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 111 sales, up 13.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £167,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £190,000
▲ up 13.8% on the 12 months before
Across the whole WN7 district: a typical £181,250 from 520 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WN7 2TR
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in WN7 2TR from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WN7 2TR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 680 homes in the neighbourhood around WN7 2TR. Over half of them (66%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (59%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Wigan for 2026‑27: £2,153. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,435 (band A) to £3,109 (band F); band A, the most common, is £1,435.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 450 (66%) | £1,435 |
| Band B | about 30 (4%) | £1,674 |
| Band C | about 140 (21%) | £1,913 |
| Band D | about 30 (4%) | £2,153 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,631 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,109 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,588 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,305 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 17% 1919 to 1939
- 59% 1945 to 1964
- 13% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- 3% 2020 or later
1983 to 1999, 2000 to 2009: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Wigan before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WN7 2TR is in (ONS area E01006249), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest open schools to WN7 2TR, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WN7 2TR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WN7 2TR is Atherton Rail Station, 3.2 km away in a straight line.
- Atherton Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
- Hag Fold Rail Station Railway station 3.7 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Osborne Grove, 31 m away.
More stations near WN7 2TR, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WN7 2TR, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Brookmill Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 681880 1.5 kmCycle
- Grasmere Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 483330 1.5 kmCycle
- The Avenue Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 483488 1.5 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WN7 2TR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WN7 2TR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Be.EV Charging point · No details mapped 1.8 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 1.9 kmCycle
- InstaVolt Charging point · 2 chargers 2.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest to the centre of WN7 2TR, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- GreenLane Dental Practice Phone 01942 260597 900 mWalk
- Leigh Walk-In Centre Phone 01925 635911 1.5 kmCycle
- Astley Dental Care Phone 01942 882070 1.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WN7 2TR?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Leigh Infirmary Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 244000 1.6 kmCycle
- Royal Bolton Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01204 390390 7.0 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WN7 2TR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Josephs Care Home 1.2 kmWalk
- Bedford Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2024 · Phone 01942 262202 1.3 kmCycle
- High Peak Lodge Residential & Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01942 262021 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WN7 2TR, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Manor Pharmacy, 12 the Ctr, Richmond Dr Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01942 678744 450 mWalk
- Manor Pharmacy, 90-92 Manchester Road Mon and Tue 9am to 6pm; Wed 9am to 5pm; Thu and Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01942 674283 900 mWalk
- Peak Pharmacy, 11 College Street Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01942 672532 1.5 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WN7 2TR?
The nearest vets to the centre of WN7 2TR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet 2.0 kmCycle
- My Pets Vets 2.4 kmCycle
- Vetcare Phone +44 1942 673777 2.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WN7 2TR in a conservation area?
The centre of WN7 2TR is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WN7 2TR?
Greater Manchester's police force has published no crime figures to Police.uk for any month from September 2024 to August 2026, so we have none to show for WN7 2TR. A count from Police.uk here would take in only the few crimes that neighbouring forces record nearby, so we show none rather than a figure that looks like a quiet area.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WN7 2TR
- Ward
- Leigh Central & Higher Folds
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Higher Folds
- Rural or urban
- Larger rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Crime and local policing: Find your area on Police.uk
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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