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WN7 4BL

Leigh South

Wigan

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Overview

Postcode WN7 4BL 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 level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh South is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 3.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Leigh South has a high crime rate.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Leigh South is £40,800 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from WN7 4BL.

Flood risk

Very low

Leigh South near WN7 4BL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Leigh South

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £560,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£345,000
Flats13£113,000
Semi-Detached56£239,998
Terraced52£139,975

10 years price trend in Leigh South

Schools

In the WN7 4BL postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableExpanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)Special post 16 institution

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Holden SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miSuperbooze Mini Market114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY
0.2 miBottle and Basket35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX
0.3 miNo 1 Convenience StoreSt Helens Road, Wigan, WN7 4JR
0.3 miAldi70 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ
0.3 miMorrisonsSale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.