Postcode WN7 1XZ is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh South ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh South is £44,832 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% 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 South is £44,832 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 1XZ.
Leigh South near WN7 1XZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £351,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £239,973 |
| Terraced | 39 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh South
In the WN7 1XZ postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 1XZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vision Food and Wine | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3ET | Walking directions to Vision Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.