Postcode WN7 1XT 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 and very high crime levels, with around 313.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.7 miles away. There are 11 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, with approximately 313.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1XT.
Leigh Central near WN7 1XT 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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £302,500 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £211,300 | £281 |
| Terraced | 78 | £130,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 23 | £119,950 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227,495 | £67,500 | £137,995 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £224,495 | £73,000 | £132,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £192,998 | £77,750 | £151,998 | £74,000 |
| 2019 | £197,998 | £65,000 | £155,498 | £86,500 |
| 2020 | £242,495 | £112,000 | £160,000 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £255,995 | £103,000 | £178,000 | £106,125 |
| 2022 | £267,500 | £120,000 | £194,450 | £116,250 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £100,000 | £212,500 | £117,500 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £115,750 | £207,500 | £128,000 |
| 2025 | £302,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £129,450 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £111,000 | £188,750 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185 | £143 | £179 | £93 |
| 2017 | £195 | £128 | £154 | £88 |
| 2018 | £199 | £136 | £185 | £88 |
| 2019 | £205 | £139 | £186 | £105 |
| 2020 | £210 | £138 | £193 | £122 |
| 2021 | £224 | £145 | £204 | £127 |
| 2022 | £263 | £168 | £231 | £139 |
| 2023 | £268 | £174 | £258 | £140 |
| 2024 | £274 | £179 | £249 | £149 |
| 2025 | £278 | £183 | £259 | £149 |
| 2026 | £266 | £184 | £257 | £173 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 1XT.
In the WN7 1XT postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.2 mi | European Food Store | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to European Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.2 mi | European Shop | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QR | Walking directions to European Shop |
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 1XT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Kennedy
Leigh Central & Higher Folds - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN7 1XT records about 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1XT in Leigh Central is £140,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN7 1XT, including Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Leigh Central Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 1XT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,537 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 1XT is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Kennedy (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.