Postcode WN7 1SB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from WN7 1SB.
Leigh Central near WN7 1SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £333,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £222,500 | £242 |
| Terraced | 69 | £160,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 29 | £122,500 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,250 | £78,000 | £141,000 | £94,950 |
| 2017 | £227,500 | £73,000 | £140,000 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £254,895 | £80,000 | £145,000 | £93,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £83,250 | £155,750 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £75,500 | £172,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £281,500 | £95,000 | £180,000 | £124,498 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £108,998 | £203,000 | £133,000 |
| 2023 | £299,995 | £105,250 | £210,000 | £138,725 |
| 2024 | £342,495 | £115,000 | £222,000 | £141,500 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £122,500 | £207,350 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £129,000 | £240,000 | £148,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £128 | £159 | £109 |
| 2017 | £187 | £126 | £160 | £104 |
| 2018 | £217 | £139 | £167 | £112 |
| 2019 | £229 | £135 | £181 | £113 |
| 2020 | £238 | £130 | £187 | £117 |
| 2021 | £249 | £152 | £202 | £144 |
| 2022 | £263 | £171 | £234 | £154 |
| 2023 | £306 | £158 | £235 | £168 |
| 2024 | £298 | £175 | £250 | £168 |
| 2025 | £283 | £189 | £236 | £177 |
| 2026 | £294 | £195 | £231 | £196 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1SB.
In the WN7 1SB postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Leigh Grocer | Irvine Street, Wigan, WN7 1RX | Walking directions to Leigh Grocer |
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 1SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin James Farrimond
Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN7 1SB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN7 1SB in Leigh Central is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN7 1SB, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement) and Leigh Central Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 1SB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 1SB is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin James Farrimond (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.