Postcode WN7 1YL 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 2.6 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.
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 1YL.
Leigh Central near WN7 1YL 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 1YL 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 1YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Mahasen | 41 Union Street, Leigh, WN7 1AX | Walking directions to Mahasen |
| 0.1 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Bradshawgate, Wigan, WN7 4LA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.