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WN7 5BB

Lostock Walk

Leigh West

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Detailed insights for WN7 5BB

Overview

Postcode WN7 5BB 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 very high crime levels, with around 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,389 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Leigh West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 108.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from WN7 5BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh West near WN7 5BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 5BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWestleigh ParkLargeWalking directions to Westleigh Park
0.3 miFirs ParkMediumWalking directions to Firs Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
5,253.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.74(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.66(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.71(+97%)
Public order
15.58(+54%)
Vehicle crime
7.08(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
88.8%
Chinese
7
2.7%
Caribbean
6
2.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.16%
Other White
3
1.16%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
20.35%
No qualifications
47
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
31.11%
Owns outright
38
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25.19%
Other social rented
8
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.93%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Leigh West

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£229,500
Flats10£87,500
Semi-Detached91£185,000
Terraced52£136,500

10 year median price trend in Leigh West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh West.

Schools

In the WN7 5BB postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 5BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Holden SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLeigh Central Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 5BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sWindermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseLeighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5ARWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miAldiLeighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5ARWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAsdaAtherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miCost U Less327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5ELWalking directions to Cost U Less

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.

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 033DE01006326
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.