Postcode WN7 5LD 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 2.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 242.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from WN7 5LD.
Leigh North near WN7 5LD 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
| 0.5 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 5LD postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0 mi | iblocal | 323 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to iblocal |
| 0 mi | Easy Save | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Easy Save |
| 0.2 mi | Cost U Less | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Cost U Less |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 416 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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.