Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WN7 1DX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

387

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN7 1DX 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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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WN7 1DX is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.

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

WN7 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 West ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wigan.

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 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00032048 (shared with 27 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 1DX. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.4%
Asian / British Asian27.9%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

school Local Schools

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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good207 pupils0.3 km
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Leigh CofE Primary School

Inadequate289 pupils0.3 km
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Leigh Central Primary School

Good224 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Good302 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Leigh St John's CofE Primary

Outstanding226 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Good398 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Bargain Booze t/a Star Supermarket0.8 km
  • Firs Lane Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Food Warehouse0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Leigh African & Caribbean Food Store0.4 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Jazz Loft0.4 km
  • Leigh Labour Club0.4 km
  • Waggon & Horses0.9 km
  • Hilton Park0.8 km
  • Hogans Bar0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Atherton & Leigh Foodbank0.4 km
  • Compassion in Action Community Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • First & Last Leigh0.4 km
  • Iceland Cafe0.7 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Asda Supercentre0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencers Simply Food0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Asha Indian0.7 km
  • Cinnamon Cuisine0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Fatboys0.8 km
  • Henrietta Street Chippy0.3 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold4.4 km
  • Atherton4.5 km
  • Daisy Hill4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Leigh Town Hall0.0 km
  • Leigh Town Hall0.0 km
  • Leigh Town Hall0.0 km
  • Leigh Bus Station0.1 km
  • Leigh Bus Station0.1 km