Postcode WN7 3NS 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 area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh South is £44,832 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 3.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Pennington Hall Park.
Leigh South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh South is £44,832 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 3NS.
Leigh South near WN7 3NS 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pennington Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pennington Hall 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 3NS postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 3NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 159 Chestnut Drive South, Leigh, WN7 3JY | 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: 16/01/2026.