Postcode WN7 5SW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leigh Central is £34,390 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 2.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westleigh Park.
Leigh Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from WN7 5SW.
Leigh Central near WN7 5SW 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Westleigh Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £174,950 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £244,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £144,250 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh West
In the WN7 5SW postcode area, located within Leigh Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Kirkhall Lane, Wigan, WN7 1SJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Leighbrook Way, Leigh, WN7 5AR | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Leigh Grocer | Irvine Street, Wigan, WN7 1RX | Walking directions to Leigh Grocer |
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 5SW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.