Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN7 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN7 1BW.

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Population

431

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WN7 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN7 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN7 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Siddow Common in Leigh (Wigan). Administratively it sits within Leigh East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WN7 1BW offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WN7 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00032094 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN7 1BW. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Leigh CofE Primary School

Inadequate289 pupils0.5 km
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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Leigh Central Primary School

Good224 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Good302 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Good398 pupils0.9 km
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Leigh St John's CofE Primary

Outstanding226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Leigh African & Caribbean Food Store0.6 km
  • Leigh Road Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Londis Holden Road0.6 km
  • Vee & L Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Bakers Dozen0.3 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Jazz Loft0.7 km
  • Leigh Labour Club0.6 km
  • Bedford Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Leigh Masonic Hall Ltd0.3 km
  • Ale House0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Atherton & Leigh Foodbank0.3 km
  • Compassion in Action Community Cafe0.8 km
  • First & Last Leigh0.6 km
  • Nando's0.6 km
  • Perola Do Mar0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Hyper Store0.3 km
  • Tesco Extra0.6 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Asha Indian0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Henrietta Street Chippy0.5 km
  • Sizzlers0.8 km
  • Badboy Kebabs Leigh Ltd0.6 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton4.4 km
  • Hag Fold4.5 km
  • Daisy Hill4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Derby Street0.0 km
  • Derby Street0.1 km
  • Brown Street0.1 km
  • Vernon Street0.1 km
  • Brown Street North0.2 km