Postcode WN7 5HH is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Abram & Bickershaw area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 2.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Abram & Bickershaw has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Abram & Bickershaw has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abram & Bickershaw is £41,425 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WN7 5HH.
Abram & Bickershaw near WN7 5HH 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh 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 5HH postcode area, located within Abram & Bickershaw, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 416 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Tamar Stores | Nel Pan Lane, Wigan, WN7 5HS | Walking directions to Tamar Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Easy Save | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Easy Save |
| 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 |
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: 16/01/2026.