Postcode insights

WN7 4UB

Thompson Street

Leigh West

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Detailed insights for WN7 4UB

Overview

Postcode WN7 4UB 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 average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 3.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Firs Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Leigh West has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.1%

Approximately 29.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 4UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh West near WN7 4UB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 4UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFirs ParkMediumWalking directions to Firs Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
2,153.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.47(+20%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.47(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+26%)
Public order
5.46(-46%)
Vehicle crime
3.9(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
88.96%
Other White
19
5.83%
African
6
1.84%
Indian
3
0.92%
Other Black
2
0.61%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
25.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
24.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
14.18%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
33.07%
Social rents from council
32
25.2%
Owns outright
22
17.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.54%
Other social rented
5
3.94%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Leigh West

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £220K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£255,000£281
Semi-Detached66£195,000£232
Terraced58£143,250£172
Flats9£90,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£272,500£85,000£190,000£145,000
2026£267,000£84,500£195,000£129,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£288£151£232£167
2026£272£216£224£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 4UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 4UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202522, Thompson Street, Leigh, WN7 4UBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
08 May 202614, Hamblett Street, Leigh, WN7 4TZTerracedLeasehold£143,000
23 Jan 202610, Walter Street, Leigh, WN7 4TYTerracedLeasehold£124,000
12 Nov 20254, Walter Street, Leigh, WN7 4TYTerracedLeasehold£90,000
09 Jan 2026220, Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TTTerracedLeasehold£105,550

Schools

In the WN7 4UB postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 4UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLeigh St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableThe Holden SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableExpanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)Special post 16 institution

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 4UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 4UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar262 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TTWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miBest Local259 Firs Lane, Leigh, WN7 4TJWalking directions to Best Local
0.1 miH&D Food and FuelCharity Street, Wigan, WN7 4TRWalking directions to H&D Food and Fuel

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 4UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Evans

Leigh West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
WardLeigh WestE05015003
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leigh WestE02001319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 033EE01006327
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 4UB

Is WN7 4UB (Leigh West) safe?

The area around WN7 4UB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN7 4UB?

The median sale price around WN7 4UB in Leigh West is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 4UB?

There are 5 schools close to WN7 4UB, including Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), The Holden School (Good) and Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 4UB?

WN7 4UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,296 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 4UB (Leigh West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 4UB 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.