Postcode WN7 5QW is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The median sale price in Leigh West is £173,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £136,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5QW.
Leigh Central near WN7 5QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £302,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £195,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 59 | £140,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 7 | £100,000 | £211 |
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 | £290,000 | £85,000 | £190,000 | £147,000 |
| 2026 | £290,000 | £119,250 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
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 | £286 | £151 | £232 | £170 |
| 2026 | £281 | £218 | £232 | £177 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5QW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Holt Street, Leigh, WN7 5QW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 121, Bright Street, Leigh, WN7 5QN | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 32, Hazel Grove, Leigh, WN7 5SR | Terraced | Freehold | £141,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2026 | 13, Robertshaw Street, Leigh, WN7 5SB | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 51, Robertshaw Street, Leigh, WN7 5SB | Terraced | Leasehold | £106,000 |
In the WN7 5QW postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Leigh St John's CofE Primary | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2015. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 5QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 132 Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN7 5QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Evans
Leigh West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN7 5QW records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN7 5QW in Leigh West is £173,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WN7 5QW, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 5QW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 5QW is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David John Evans (Reform UK).