Postcode WN7 5RZ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 5.4% 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 of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from WN7 5RZ.
Leigh Central near WN7 5RZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
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 5RZ postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.