Postcode WN7 1SQ 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 and high crime levels, with around 80.9 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 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 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 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 80.9 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1SQ.
Leigh Central near WN7 1SQ 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 2.2 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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 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 | 28 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £156,250 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the WN7 1SQ postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.