Postcode WN7 5RS 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 242.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 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 2.4 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 North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,833 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% 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 55.9% 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 5RS.
Leigh North near WN7 5RS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold 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 |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 8, Westbrook Close, Leigh, WN7 5FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Holt Street, Leigh, WN7 5QW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 198, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 5RP | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 |
In the WN7 5RS postcode area, located within Leigh North, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Leigh St John's CofE Primary | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 5RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Cost U Less | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Cost U Less |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 5RS, 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 5RS records about 242 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around WN7 5RS 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 5RS, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 5RS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,833 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 5RS 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).