Postcode WN7 4QR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Pennington Flash County Park.
Leigh West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,214 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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 4QR.
Leigh West near WN7 4QR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pennington Flash County Park | Large | Walking directions to Pennington Flash County Park |
| 0.5 mi | Firs Park | Medium | Walking directions to Firs 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 4QR postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best Local | 259 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TJ | Walking directions to Best Local |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 262 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | H&D Food and Fuel | Charity Street, Wigan, WN7 4TR | Walking directions to H&D Food and Fuel |
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.