Postcode insights

WN7 3AP

Bow Road

Leigh South

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Detailed insights for WN7 3AP

Overview

Postcode WN7 3AP 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 2.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Butts Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
60.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Leigh South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.2%

Approximately 60.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Leigh South East is £39,015 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WN7 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh South East near WN7 3AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miButts ParkSmallWalking directions to Butts Park

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
9,142 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.72(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.96(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.17(+46%)
Vehicle crime
12.54(+109%)
Burglary
11.91(+115%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
91.26%
Other White
16
5.18%
African
3
0.97%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.65%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
28.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
19.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
59.4%
Owns outright
19
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.77%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Leigh South

Median price£208,750
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £270K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £208,750 (about £233 per square foot) in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£335,000£299
Semi-Detached62£239,975£259
Terraced49£160,000£191
Flats8£112,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276,250£76,000£138,000£81,000
2017£252,000£61,750£148,000£82,500
2018£275,000£67,500£167,500£90,000
2019£275,000£79,000£164,000£88,250
2020£282,500£80,000£190,000£113,750
2021£267,000£80,000£195,500£119,950
2022£333,450£92,250£230,000£153,550
2023£357,475£105,000£200,500£126,500
2024£345,000£102,500£227,500£138,500
2025£362,500£115,000£250,000£164,500
2026£320,000£75,000£225,000£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£118£173£101
2017£214£106£173£104
2018£216£132£166£110
2019£213£132£182£115
2020£243£128£202£140
2021£222£135£227£146
2022£271£146£241£175
2023£287£164£242£155
2024£272£202£258£171
2025£287£179£280£193
2026£297£166£235£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 2025115, Hurst Street, Leigh, WN7 3AHTerracedFreehold£120,000
27 Jun 20256, Dakins Road, Leigh, WN7 3AQTerracedFreehold£144,000
12 Aug 2025158, Warrington Road, Leigh, WN7 3XFTerracedFreehold£171,000
28 Oct 202577, Hurst Street, Leigh, WN7 3AFDetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Mar 202689, Warrington Road, Leigh, WN7 3EATerracedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the WN7 3AP postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMaceHope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3XFWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miGo LocalChapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DPWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miBridgewater Convenience StoreCecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3ENWalking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store
0.4 miVision Food and WineHope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3ETWalking directions to Vision Food and Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 3AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Leon Peters

Leigh South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
WardLeigh SouthE05015002
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leigh South EastE02001320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 034DE01006297
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 3AP

Is WN7 3AP (Leigh South East) safe?

The area around WN7 3AP records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near WN7 3AP?

The median sale price around WN7 3AP in Leigh South East is £208,750 (about £233 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 3AP?

There are 6 schools close to WN7 3AP, including Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School (Good), St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 3AP?

WN7 3AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,520 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 3AP (Leigh South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 3AP is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Leon Peters (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.