Postcode WN7 5JB 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 North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5JB.
Leigh North near WN7 5JB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £255,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £195,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 58 | £143,250 | £172 |
| Flats | 9 | £90,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 49A, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £183,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 49A, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 38A, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £78,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 47B, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5JE | Terraced | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 9, Phillips Street, Leigh, WN7 5JW | Terraced | Leasehold | £65,000 |
In the WN7 5JB postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for WN7 5JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Evans
Leigh West - Elected 7 May 2026
Andy Burnham
Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026
The area around WN7 5JB records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WN7 5JB in Leigh North is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN7 5JB, including Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good), Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 5JB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN7 5JB is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David John Evans (Reform UK).
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.