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WN7 5PP

Harbern Drive

Hindley Green

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Detailed insights for WN7 5PP

Overview

Postcode WN7 5PP is located in a major urban area, within the Hindley Green area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Hindley Green area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year. The median sale price in Hindley Green is £220,000 (around £255 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £251,250. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hindley Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,366 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hindley Green has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hindley Green is £41,424 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Hindley Green near WN7 5PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
1,155.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.68(-85%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.64(-74%)
Vehicle crime
4.13(-31%)
Burglary
4.13(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
93.99%
Other White
13
3.9%
Indian
2
0.6%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
23.4%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.13%
No qualifications
51
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
53.28%
Owns with a mortgage
44
32.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.87%
Social rents from council
1
0.73%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Hindley Green

Median price: £220,000
Price per sq ft: £255
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £251K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) in Hindley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hindley Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£310,000£304
Semi-Detached75£220,000£255
Terraced38£157,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hindley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£125,750£89,950
2017£201,500£130,000£90,500
2018£213,998£136,000£87,250
2019£225,000£160,000£105,000
2020£235,000£155,000£113,000
2021£247,500£160,000£103,500
2022£290,000£185,000£145,000
2023£273,500£190,000£125,000
2024£290,000£199,950£142,000
2025£295,000£215,000£145,500
2026£310,000£222,000£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£148£98
2017£182£157£116
2018£202£157£115
2019£212£194£125
2020£219£182£140
2021£232£198£138
2022£263£219£169
2023£266£215£147
2024£260£253£168
2025£274£244£176
2026£306£271£208
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hindley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hindley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 20262, Minehead Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
21 Jul 202530, Taunton Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
30 Jun 202642, Tiverton Avenue, Leigh, WN7 5QGDetachedFreehold£310,000
04 Mar 202688, Corner Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PXTerracedLeasehold£160,000
10 Oct 202514, Corner Lane, Leigh, WN7 5PXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the WN7 5PP postcode area, located within Hindley Green, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 5PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryThe Westleigh SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLeigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryTwelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 5PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liam Clarke

Hindley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
WardHindley GreenE05014999
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hindley GreenE02001305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 019DE01006281
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 5PP

Is WN7 5PP (Hindley Green) safe?

The area around WN7 5PP records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.

What is the average house price near WN7 5PP?

The median sale price around WN7 5PP in Hindley Green is £220,000 (about £255 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 5PP?

There are 8 schools close to WN7 5PP, including The Westleigh School (Good), Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School (Good) and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 5PP?

WN7 5PP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,366 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 5PP (Hindley Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN7 5PP is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liam Clarke (Reform UK).

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