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Higher Folds - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Higher Folds

C+

Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

A

Schools

Council	Wigan
Crime Rate	Crime data unavailable for this area
Vibe	🌳 Parklife
Demographics	👶 Young Families🔄 Transitional Area🏘️ Renters

Is Higher Folds right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Higher Folds showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Higher Folds boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Marsland Green

village

1.4 km away

Tyldesley

town

1.5 km away

Hindsford

village

1.6 km away

Astley

town

2.1 km away

Shakerley

village

2.3 km away

Howe Bridge

village

2.3 km away

Marsland Green

village

1.4 km away

Tyldesley

town

1.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Adequate

Play Space

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Playing Field

Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Plentiful

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

train

Atherton

Train

train

Hag Fold

Train

train

Daisy Hill

Train

motorway

J4M61

Motorway

Schools

Outstanding

4 Schools

Good

28 Schools

Requires Improvement

1 Schools

Hindsford CofE Primary School

Outstanding

Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Good

Atherton High School

Good

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Good

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Good

Higher Folds House Prices

The average house price in Higher Folds is £225,762, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Higher Folds house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Higher Folds graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£225,762

Detached house prices

£347,791

Flats and maisonettes prices

£116,500

Semi-detached house prices

£231,476

Terraced house prices

£160,869

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Higher Folds a nice place to live?

Higher Folds is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

What are the best schools in Higher Folds?

Higher Folds has 33 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Hindsford CofE Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Sacred Heart RC Primary School and Atherton High School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

What are the demographics of Higher Folds?

The majority of residents in Higher Folds identify as White (British) (89%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (58%).