Postcode WN7 1XS is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward of Wigan in the North West region , and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 2.1% 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 of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1XS.
Leigh Central near WN7 1XS 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £477,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £117,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 79 | £129,950 |
10 years price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 1XS postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.