Postcode WN8 7NU is located in a rural town, within the Rural North East ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington is £58,497 per year. The nearest station is Parbold located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,386 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington is £58,497 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 7NU.
Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington near WN8 7NU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parbold located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Parbold | N/A | Walking directions to Parbold |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Rural North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £999,999.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 9 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rural North East
In the WN8 7NU postcode area, located within Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 7NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op | Station Road, West Lancashire, WN8 7NU | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17 The Common, Parbold, Wigan, WN8 7HA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire 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 WN8 7NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Katie Juckes
Rural North East - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.