Postcode WN7 5PQ 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. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 30.5% 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 5PQ.
Leigh North near WN7 5PQ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5PQ postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 7 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.