Postcode WN7 2NE 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Butts Park.
Leigh South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,810 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WN7 2NE.
Leigh South East near WN7 2NE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Butts Park | Small | Walking directions to Butts Park |
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 2NE postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 2NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 511 Holden Road, Leigh, WN7 2JJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.