Postcode WN7 4EE 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Firs Park.
Leigh West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% 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 West is £36,675 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from WN7 4EE.
Leigh West near WN7 4EE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Firs Park | Medium | Walking directions to Firs Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £198,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £129,950 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
In the WN7 4EE postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4EE
| 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 | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Superbooze Mini Market | 114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY | Walking directions to Superbooze Mini Market |
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.