WN7 — LEIGH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN7 is £188,825, which is 51% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN7 cost 34.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN7 have risen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£315,905	297
Semi-detached	£201,315	832
Terraced	£131,283	1155
Flat	£109,330	211
All types	£188,825	2614

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WN7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN7 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Leigh Central Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Newton Westpark Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Gilded Hollins Community School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN7 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN7 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WN7 — LEIGH

Area Summary

WN7 (LEIGH) offers affordable property prices (£188,825, 34% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WN6

WIGAN

£232K

▼ 6.5% YoY

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SKELMERSDALE

£260K

▲ 7.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN7?

The average house price in WN7 (LEIGH) is £188,825, based on 2614 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is WN7 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN7?

There are 20 schools in or near WN7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN7?

Council tax in WN7 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN7?

The average broadband download speed in WN7 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN7 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 344,922.