Postcode WN7 1QB is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton South & Lilford ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Kings Park.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,190 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1QB.
Leigh Central near WN7 1QB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kings Park |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £323,750 |
| Flats | 34 | £121,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £153,250 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1QB postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Local | 641 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 1HA | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Mahasen | 41 Union Street, Leigh, WN7 1AX | Walking directions to Mahasen |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.