Postcode WN7 3BA 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 89.0 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 3.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Leigh South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.0% 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 210 ft away from WN7 3BA.
Leigh South East near WN7 3BA 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 3.2 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 3BA postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 3BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3XF | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Shop'N Drive | East Lancashire Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5QQ | Walking directions to Shop'N Drive |
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.