Postcode WN7 5SJ 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 North area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh North is £33,500 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Firs Park.
Leigh North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh North has a very high crime rate.
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 of residents in Leigh North is £33,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WN7 5SJ.
Leigh North near WN7 5SJ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Firs Park | Medium | Walking directions to Firs 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 5SJ postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Windermere Grove, Wigan, WN7 1XQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Bottle and Basket | 35 Thirlmere Street, Leigh, WN7 4DX | Walking directions to Bottle and Basket |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.