Postcode WN7 3UR is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh South area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh South is £44,832 per year. The median sale price in Leigh South is £220,500 (around £241 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,875 and £280,357. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 3.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pennington Hall Park.
Leigh South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,430 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Leigh South has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 3UR.
Leigh South near WN7 3UR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pennington Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Pennington Hall Park |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 (about £241 per square foot) in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £787,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £320,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £240,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 42 | £156,250 | £179 |
| Flats | 4 | £100,250 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £345,500 | £115,000 | £249,975 | £164,500 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | £87,750 | £237,500 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £289 | £179 | £288 | £191 |
| 2026 | £305 | £176 | £256 | £179 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3UR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Parkedge Close, Leigh, WN7 3UR | Terraced | Leasehold | £275,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 14, Winmarleigh Gardens, Leigh, WN7 3JF | Terraced | Freehold | £208,500 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 10, Pennington Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3JD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 15, Lightburne Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3JG | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 41, Lightburne Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3JG | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the WN7 3UR postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Leigh Central Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 3UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Superbooze Mini Market | 114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY | Walking directions to Superbooze Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | St Helens Road, Wigan, WN7 4JR | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 3UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leon Peters
Leigh South - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN7 3UR records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN7 3UR in Leigh South is £220,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN7 3UR, including Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington (Good), Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Leigh Central Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 3UR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 3UR 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).