WN7 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Leigh 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.
Day-to-day life in WN7 1EB has the character of a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00032048 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN7 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN7 1EB.
387
32
£ 32,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN7 1EB 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
The IMD places WN7 1EB among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN7 1EB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
school Local Schools
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh Central Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Bargain Booze t/a Star Supermarket0.7 km
- Firs Lane Convenience Store0.8 km
- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Leigh African & Caribbean Food Store0.3 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Spinners Arms0.9 km
- Jazz Loft0.3 km
- Leigh Labour Club0.3 km
- Waggon & Horses0.8 km
- Hilton Park0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Atherton & Leigh Foodbank0.4 km
- Compassion in Action Community Cafe0.4 km
- Costa0.6 km
- First & Last Leigh0.2 km
- Iceland Cafe0.6 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Asda Supercentre0.8 km
- Marks and Spencers Simply Food0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Asha Indian0.7 km
- Cinnamon Cuisine0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Fatboys0.7 km
- Henrietta Street Chippy0.2 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hag Fold4.3 km
- Atherton4.4 km
- Daisy Hill4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Leigh Library0.0 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Leigh Town Hall0.1 km
- Bengal Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WN71EB · Data under Open Government Licence