Postcode insights

WN7 1SN

Kennet Way

Atherton South & Lilford

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Detailed insights for WN7 1SN

Overview

Postcode WN7 1SN 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 North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Leigh North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leigh North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh North near WN7 1SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
380
Population density
2,835.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.04(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-40%)
Vehicle crime
10.7(+79%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.35(-18%)
Burglary
6.02(+9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
357
93.95%
Other White
14
3.68%
Chinese
5
1.32%
Indian
2
0.53%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.26%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
26.6%
Level 3 (A level)
62
19.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
18.59%
No qualifications
45
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
45.22%
Owns outright
64
40.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.55%
Other social rented
1
0.64%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Atherton South & Lilford

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£333,000£291
Semi-Detached48£222,500£242
Terraced69£160,000£177
Flats29£122,500£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton South & Lilford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South & Lilford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202620, Chilton Close, Leigh, WN7 1SWDetachedLeasehold£310,000
19 Dec 202522, Chilton Close, Leigh, WN7 1SWDetachedLeasehold£258,000
16 Feb 20262, Letcombe Close, Leigh, WN7 1SUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
25 Feb 202615, Chinnor Close, Leigh, WN7 1SRDetachedLeasehold£265,000
20 Aug 20258, Chinnor Close, Leigh, WN7 1SRDetachedLeasehold£268,000

Schools

In the WN7 1SN postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 1SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLeigh St John's CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryWestleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryTwelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 1SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisKirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miAsdaAtherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 1SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin James Farrimond

Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leigh NorthE02001313
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 027EE01006337
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 1SN

Is WN7 1SN (Leigh North) safe?

The area around WN7 1SN records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN7 1SN?

The median sale price around WN7 1SN in Leigh North is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 1SN?

There are 11 schools close to WN7 1SN, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 1SN?

WN7 1SN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 1SN (Leigh North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 1SN 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).

Data Sources

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.