Postcode WN7 9BT is located in a major urban area, within the Leigh South ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Leigh South area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Leigh South is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Leigh South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Leigh South has a high crime rate.
Approximately 38.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Leigh South is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN7 9BT.
Leigh South near WN7 9BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £114,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £238,975 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Leigh South
In the WN7 9BT postcode area, located within Leigh South, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 9BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vision Food and Wine | Hope Carr Road, Wigan, WN7 3ET | Walking directions to Vision Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Bridgewater Convenience Store | Cecil Street, Wigan, WN7 3EN | Walking directions to Bridgewater Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Derby Street, Wigan, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | Chapel Street, Wigan, WN7 2DP | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 2 Derby Street, Leigh, WN7 4PF | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.