Postcode WN7 4FP is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Hindley located about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Crankwood Park.
Leigh West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 4FP.
Leigh West near WN7 4FP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hindley located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Crankwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Crankwood Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £399,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £229,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £136,500 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh West
In the WN7 4FP postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4FP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 262 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Best Local | 259 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TJ | Walking directions to Best Local |
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: 01/01/2026.