Postcode WN7 4SB 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh West is £34,900 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.9 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 3,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 58.2% 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 of residents in Leigh West is £34,900 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from WN7 4SB.
Leigh West near WN7 4SB 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Firs Park | Medium | Walking directions to Firs Park |
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £222,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh West
In the WN7 4SB postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | H&D Food and Fuel | Charity Street, Wigan, WN7 4TR | Walking directions to H&D Food and Fuel |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.4 mi | Best Local | 259 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TJ | Walking directions to Best Local |
| 0.4 mi | Cost U Less | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Cost U Less |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.