Postcode WN7 5NU 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 level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh North is £33,500 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh North has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 50.4% 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 of residents in Leigh North is £33,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5NU.
Leigh North near WN7 5NU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £222,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh West
In the WN7 5NU postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tamar Stores | Nel Pan Lane, Wigan, WN7 5HS | Walking directions to Tamar Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 416 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.