Postcode WN7 4ET is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 313.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The median sale price in Leigh West is £173,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 3 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Firs Park.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,784 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 313.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from WN7 4ET.
Leigh Central near WN7 4ET 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Firs Park | Medium | Walking directions to Firs Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £302,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £195,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 59 | £140,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189,995 | £59,000 | £110,000 | £72,150 |
| 2017 | £200,248 | £97,995 | £99,225 | £77,000 |
| 2018 | £209,995 | £104,495 | £119,998 | £82,800 |
| 2019 | £246,998 | £101,748 | £130,000 | £81,750 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £73,000 | £131,500 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £253,000 | £80,000 | £140,000 | £116,000 |
| 2022 | £257,998 | £85,000 | £165,000 | £133,500 |
| 2023 | £279,995 | £85,000 | £178,975 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £259,950 | £123,495 | £175,000 | £134,750 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £85,000 | £190,000 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £119,250 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £101 | £139 | £94 |
| 2017 | £198 | £153 | £119 | £100 |
| 2018 | £194 | £168 | £148 | £102 |
| 2019 | £206 | £153 | £159 | £101 |
| 2020 | £217 | £134 | £163 | £112 |
| 2021 | £227 | £144 | £169 | £151 |
| 2022 | £248 | £155 | £206 | £160 |
| 2023 | £268 | £157 | £226 | £169 |
| 2024 | £268 | £203 | £219 | £165 |
| 2025 | £286 | £151 | £232 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £218 | £232 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 4ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 271, Twist Lane, Leigh, WN7 4EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 202, Twist Lane, Leigh, WN7 4EL | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 5, Kendal Grove, Leigh, WN7 4ES | Terraced | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 3, Knowsley Street, Leigh, WN7 4ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 03 Nov 2025 | 6, Knowsley Street, Leigh, WN7 4ER | Terraced | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the WN7 4ET postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 9 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 | Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Leigh Central Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 4ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Superbooze Mini Market | 114 Etherstone Street, Leigh, WN7 4HY | Walking directions to Superbooze Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Best In | Railway Road, Wigan, WN7 4AA | Walking directions to Best In |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | 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 4ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Evans
Leigh West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN7 4ET records about 313 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WN7 4ET in Leigh West is £173,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN7 4ET, including Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Leigh Central Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 4ET scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,784 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 4ET is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David John Evans (Reform UK).