WN7 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Siddow Common in Leigh (Wigan). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Leigh South ward and the Leigh constituency.
The people who live in WN7 1DN are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00031918 (shared with 126 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN7 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN7 1DN.
280
39
£ 40,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN7 1DN 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in WN7 1DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN7 1DN. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Leigh CofE Primary School
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh Central Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Atherton & Leigh Foodbank0.9 km
- Bridgewaters0.8 km
- Fratelli0.8 km
- Hilton House (Social Care Services Ltd)0.7 km
- R & K Catering NWOS Alliance Healthcare0.6 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Ash Newsagents0.7 km
- Chapel Street News0.7 km
- cube Desserts leigh ltd0.8 km
- GDJ & GP Lloyd0.1 km
- Lees Bakery0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Canal Turn - (Wheatsheaf Hotel)0.7 km
- Monty’s Sports and Cabaret Club0.6 km
- Leigh Arms0.9 km
- Sage1.0 km
- Leigh Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Happy Rainbow0.7 km
- Butts Bridge Fish Bar0.7 km
- Chaus0.8 km
- Pizza Olivera0.8 km
- Dixey Chicken & Desserts0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Hyper Store0.5 km
- Poundland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton4.7 km
- Hag Fold4.8 km
- Daisy Hill5.4 km
Bus Stops
- East Bridgewater Street0.1 km
- East Bridgewater Street0.1 km
- East Bridgewater Street0.1 km
- Rossall Crescent0.1 km
- Rossall Crescent0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN71DN · Data under Open Government Licence