Postcode insights

WN7 5TJ

Nursery Fold

Leigh West

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Detailed insights for WN7 5TJ

Overview

Postcode WN7 5TJ 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 and high crime levels, with around 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westleigh Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Leigh North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Leigh North has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

Approximately 31.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leigh North is £36,995 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 5TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigh North near WN7 5TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN7 5TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestleigh ParkLargeWalking directions to Westleigh Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
3,949.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.34(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.12(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.58(+62%)
Burglary
9.51(+72%)
Public order
8.88(-12%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
86.34%
Other White
20
4.88%
African
8
1.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.71%
Other
7
1.71%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
114
35.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
21.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.01%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
29.67%
Owns with a mortgage
48
26.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
20.88%
Owns outright
31
17.03%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.4%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Leigh West

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£255,000£281
Semi-Detached66£195,000£232
Terraced58£143,250£172
Flats9£90,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leigh West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leigh West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leigh West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 20251, Nursery Fold, Leigh, WN7 5TJDetachedFreehold£255,000
24 Mar 20252, Nursery Fold, Leigh, WN7 5TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
31 Mar 202621, Garden Vale, Leigh, WN7 5SYDetachedLeasehold£240,000
26 Sept 20259, Garden Vale, Leigh, WN7 5SYTerracedLeasehold£190,400
10 Jul 20253, Garden Vale, Leigh, WN7 5SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the WN7 5TJ postcode area, located within Leigh North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 5TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewton Westpark Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLeigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryTwelve Apostles Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 5TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 5TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHeron Foods416 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5HSWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miTamar StoresNel Pan Lane, Wigan, WN7 5HSWalking directions to Tamar Stores
0.4 miOne Stop232 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5EPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miEasy Save327 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5ELWalking directions to Easy Save
0.4 miiblocal323 Wigan Road, Leigh, WN7 5ELWalking directions to iblocal

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN7 5TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Evans

Leigh West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
WardLeigh WestE05015003
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leigh NorthE02001313
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 027CE01006284
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2016-04-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 5TJ

Is WN7 5TJ (Leigh North) safe?

The area around WN7 5TJ records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN7 5TJ?

The median sale price around WN7 5TJ in Leigh North is £171,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 5TJ?

There are 10 schools close to WN7 5TJ, including Newton Westpark Primary School (Good), Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School (Good) and Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 5TJ?

WN7 5TJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 5TJ (Leigh North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 5TJ 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).

Data Sources

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.