Netherfields, Leigh
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN7 5LD.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Netherfields, Leigh have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £69,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £58,600. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 42% flat, 33% semi-detached, 17% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Netherfields range from £40,000 to £145,500. 38% of homes sold here were freehold and 62% leasehold.
House prices on Netherfields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Netherfields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WN7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 38% freehold and 62% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £58,600 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £107,375 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £42,500 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £125,000 | 8 Feb 2023 |
Sold prices on Netherfields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 5 Jan 2026 | £69,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 9 Oct 2025 | £45,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 3, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 26 Sep 2025 | £145,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 22 Jan 2024 | £40,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 14, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 17 Nov 2023 | £55,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 4 Aug 2023 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 4 Aug 2023 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 8 Feb 2023 | £125,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 28 Oct 2021 | £63,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 30 Mar 2021 | £51,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 12 Mar 2021 | £97,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 18 May 2020 | £107,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Netherfields WN7 5LD | 24 May 2018 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Netherfields | £63,000 (Oct 2021) → £69,000 (Jan 2026) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Netherfields | £80,000 (May 2018) → £97,000 (Mar 2021) → £145,500 (Sep 2025) | +82% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Netherfields
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Netherfields in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Netherfields is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan Flood alert area
- Westleigh Brook at Firs lane Flood warning area
- Westleigh Brook at Pickley Green Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Netherfields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Westpark Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School 213 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School 234 pupils | Primary Methodist | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School 331 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Holden School 70 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Westleigh School 976 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Daisy Hill station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Hag Fold station 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
- Atherton station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Edna Road (opp, Wigan Road) 1 min walk
- Edna Road (nr, Wigan Road) 1 min walk
- Angus Avenue (nr, Wigan Road) 3 min walk
- Laxey Crescent (opp, Wigan Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Westleigh Medical Practice
4-12 Westleigh Lane, Leigh · 0.5 mi - Grasmere Surgery
Leigh Health Centre, The Avenue, Leigh · 1.1 mi - The Avenue Surgery
Leigh Health Centre, The Avenue, Leigh · 1.1 mi - Leigh Sports Village
Leigh Stadium, Sale Way, Leigh · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Heron West Leigh · 0.4 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Leigh Supercentre · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Westleigh Leigh · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Leigh · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Wigan Road Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Avenue Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 719 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,584 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wigan with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Netherfields
Ethnic group
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 95% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.7% | 62.8% |
| No religion | 38.1% | 30.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 93.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 11% | 6.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 21.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.7% | 15.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 46.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.4% | 42.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.9% | 21.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.3% | 28.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.4% | 8.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wigan.
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