Postcode WN7 1TH is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton South & Lilford area 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 median sale price in Atherton South & Lilford is £180,000 (around £211 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £255,000. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 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 7,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% 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 10.5% 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 210 ft away from WN7 1TH.
Leigh Central near WN7 1TH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £335,000 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £230,000 | £236 |
| Terraced | 73 | £157,000 | £182 |
| Flats | 31 | £122,500 | £189 |
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 | £379,995 | £123,750 | £219,000 | £158,500 |
| 2026 | £334,000 | £126,000 | £240,000 | £152,000 |
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 | £302 | £190 | £259 | £177 |
| 2026 | £295 | £189 | £235 | £192 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1TH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr 2026 | 4, Selbourne Street, Leigh, WN7 1TH | Terraced | Leasehold | £148,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 10, Selbourne Street, Leigh, WN7 1TH | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 28, Brentwood Grove, Leigh, WN7 1UG | Flats | Leasehold | £107,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 60, Brentwood Grove, Leigh, WN7 1UG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 14, Brentwood Grove, Leigh, WN7 1UG | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 |
In the WN7 1TH postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 1TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 132 Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Kashmir Superstore | 72 Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SL | Walking directions to Kashmir Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 1TH, 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 1TH 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 1TH in Atherton South & Lilford is £180,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 197 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN7 1TH, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 1TH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,058 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 1TH 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).