Postcode WN7 5SB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 2.3 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,382 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 205.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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 per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from WN7 5SB.
Leigh Central near WN7 5SB 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 2.3 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 5SB.
| 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 | 1, Holt Street, Leigh, WN7 5QW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 11, Bright Street, Leigh, WN7 5QH | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 121, Bright Street, Leigh, WN7 5QN | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 |
In the WN7 5SB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Leigh St John's CofE Primary | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2015. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN7 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 5SB, 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 5SB records about 206 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, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN7 5SB 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 5SB, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement) and Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN7 5SB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,382 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 5SB 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).