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 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 11 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.
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.
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £166,830 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £335,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £270,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 96 | £180,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £137,498 |
10 years price trend in Leigh West
In the WN7 5SH postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.