Cooke Close Leigh, Wigan
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN7), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44121898.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £250,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Atherton, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lilford Park, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Grasmere Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £250,500 | £250,000 | £251,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £262,500 | £230,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | £183,995 | £117,995 | £242,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | 10 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 7 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £251,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 4 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 6 WN7 2EZ | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Feb 2022 | 7 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 10 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2018 | 2 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £242,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2018 | 4 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £187,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2018 | 8 WN7 2EZ | Semi-detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 6 WN7 2EZ | Semi-detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 10 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £187,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 16 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £183,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 14 WN7 2EZ | Semi-detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 12 WN7 2EZ | Semi-detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 15 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £239,995 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2018 | 1 WN7 2EZ | Terraced | £119,995 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 2018 | 3 WN7 2EZ | Terraced | £117,995 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 2018 | 5 WN7 2EZ | Terraced | £119,995 | New build. |
| 8 Jun 2018 | 7 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £183,995 | New build. |
| 31 May 2018 | 11 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £229,995 | New build. |
| 25 May 2018 | 9 WN7 2EZ | Detached | £183,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2017 (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (67% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Railway Road Building Railway Road Leigh: up to 38 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Hadbutt Farm Hadbutt Lane Tyldesley: up to 14 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WN7 2EZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WN7 2EN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN7 2EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN7 2EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Atherton 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hag Fold 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Daisy Hill 195,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Regent Drive Higher Folds | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grasmere Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leigh Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Leigh Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Higherfold, Higherfold Estate Higherfold Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lilford Park 22 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lilford Park 1.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Red Waters | Lake or reservoir | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Atherton Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Hope Carr | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Taylor's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (2 miles) south-west |
| New Park Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 16 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fred Longworth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Bedford High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parklee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Atherton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel’s Breakfast/After School WN7 2XG | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2013 |
| Local Kitchen St Gabriels Catholic Primary School WN7 2XG | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Higher Folds Chippy WN7 2XY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| R W Mallett Off Licence WN7 2XY | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WN7 2XY | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Food Corner WN7 2XY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| Leigh Convenience Store Ltd WN7 2XY | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 90% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 2% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bowden Green Drive · Hampson Court · Daniels Close · Heaton Green · Stirrup Close · Mort Close · Fairclough Park Drive · Walmsley Meadow Road · Wood End Close · Carisbrooke Road · Regent Drive · Hadfield Grove
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.