Postcode WN7 4DW is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from WN7 4DW.
Leigh Central near WN7 4DW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 4DW postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.2 mi | Superbooze Mini Market | 114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY | Walking directions to Superbooze Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.3 mi | No 1 Convenience Store | St Helens Road, Wigan, WN7 4JR | Walking directions to No 1 Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.