Postcode WN7 1XW 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Leigh West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 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 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from WN7 1XW.
Leigh West near WN7 1XW 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 1XW.
In the WN7 1XW postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1XW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 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 |
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 1XW, 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 1XW records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1XW in Leigh West is £140,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to WN7 1XW, 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 1XW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,389 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 1XW 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.