Postcode WN7 5SH 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 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 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 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, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5SH.
Leigh Central near WN7 5SH 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 2.4 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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £255,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £195,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 58 | £143,250 | £172 |
| Flats | 9 | £90,000 | £166 |
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 | £272,500 | £85,000 | £190,000 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £267,000 | £84,500 | £195,000 | £129,000 |
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 | £288 | £151 | £232 | £167 |
| 2026 | £272 | £216 | £224 | £160 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5SH.
In the WN7 5SH postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Cost U Less | 327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EL | Walking directions to Cost U Less |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN7 5SH, 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 5SH 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WN7 5SH in Leigh Central is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WN7 5SH, including Leigh St John's CofE Primary (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (Requires improvement) and Leigh Central Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN7 5SH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,408 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 5SH 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.