Postcode.Page

Postcode District

WN7

LEIGH

Greater Manchester, North West, England

View summary

WN7 is the postcode district for LEIGH, located in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £188,825
1yr change ▲ 3.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
BUS
Average House Price

£188,825

▲ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

358 Mbps

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.

Explore Greater Manchester postcodes or read the Greater Manchester house prices guide →

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

£184K £186K £188K £190K £192K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in WN7?

Compare mortgage rates for a £151K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

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.

See how WN7 compares: safest areas in England & Wales →

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

Protect your home in WN7

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

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.

How Ofsted ratings affect house prices →

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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

62

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.

How broadband speeds affect house prices →

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

WN

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

What's your property in WN7 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Frequently Asked Questions about WN7 LEIGH

What is the average house price in WN7 LEIGH?
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 LEIGH 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 is the population of WN7 LEIGH?
The population of WN7 (LEIGH) is approximately 344,922 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WN7 LEIGH?
There are 20 schools in or near WN7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

WN6

WIGAN

£232K

▼ 6.5% YoY

WN8

SKELMERSDALE

£260K

▲ 7.8% YoY

Compare WN7 with nearby areas

WN7 vs WN6 WN7 vs WN8

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices

See how property prices compare across England and Wales.

Read guide →

Greater Manchester House Prices

Explore average prices, trends, and postcode breakdowns across Greater Manchester.

Read guide →

Cheapest Places to Live in England

The most affordable postcode districts for buyers and renters.

Read guide →