Postcode WN7 1TT 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 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Leigh North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WN7 1TT.
Leigh North near WN7 1TT 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1TT.
In the WN7 1TT postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1TT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | Leigh Road, Wigan, M46 0PN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 1TT, 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 1TT 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.
The median sale price around WN7 1TT in Leigh North is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN7 1TT, including Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding) and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 1TT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 1TT 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.