Postcode WN7 3EL 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 level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh South East is £36,300 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.8 miles away. There are 9 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.
Approximately 18.9% 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 of residents in Leigh South East is £36,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 3EL.
Leigh South East near WN7 3EL 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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 | 26 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £238,975 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh South
In the WN7 3EL postcode area, located within Leigh South East, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Vision Food and Wine | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3ET | Walking directions to Vision Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.