WN7 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 1185 active and 286 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WN7 (15%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (9%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WN7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WN7 are around £175k, down 5.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime rates across WN7 are low at 0 per 1,000 residents — below the national average and reassuring for families considering the area. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WN7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WN7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WN7 postcode area.
50,263
42
£ 35,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WN7 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Leigh Central Primary School
Newton Westpark Primary School
Gilded Hollins Community School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Greyhound Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Ale House
- The Britannia
- The Centurion
- The Lock
- The Railway Hotel
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Scrumptious
- Somi's Patisserie
- Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods
- Spice Lounge limited
- Spinners Cafe within Leigh Spinners Ltd
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Asda Supercentre
- Farmfoods
- Hyper Store
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Ace Pizza
- Angelo's Takeaway
- Asha Indian
- Avanti Pizza
- Badboy Kebabs Leigh Ltd
- + 70 more
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Ash Newsagents
- B & M Store
- Bakers Dozen
- Bargain Booze t/a Star Supermarket
- + 81 more
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Area Profile: WN7 · Data under Open Government Licence