Postcode WN7 5BY 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 high crime levels, with around 70.9 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 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,623 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh West has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% 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 per household in Leigh West is £36,675 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from WN7 5BY.
Leigh West near WN7 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
| 0.2 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 5BY postcode area, located within Leigh West, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cost U Less | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Cost U Less |
| 0.3 mi | iblocal | 323 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to iblocal |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Easy Save | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Easy Save |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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.