Postcode WN7 1RT is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1RT.
Leigh Central near WN7 1RT 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £139,950 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £286,750 |
| Flats | 22 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 80 | £128,475 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 1RT postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Leigh Grocer | Irvine Street, Wigan, WN7 1RX | Walking directions to Leigh Grocer |
| 0.2 mi | European Shop | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QR | Walking directions to European Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 1RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Kennedy
Leigh Central & Higher Folds - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.