Postcode WN7 4EG 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 2.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 16.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from WN7 4EG.
Leigh West near WN7 4EG has no 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 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 4EG postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.2 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Superbooze Mini Market | 114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY | Walking directions to Superbooze Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1QP | Walking directions to Asda |
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.