WN7 1EN is a mixed residential area on Redfield Croft, 0.3km from Leigh in Leigh (Wigan). Administratively it sits within Leigh East ward and the Leigh constituency.
For families considering a move, WN7 1EN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN7 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00032087 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDFIELD CROFT, WN7 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDFIELD CROFT, WN7 1EN.
328
45
£ 39,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN7 1EN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 36.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN7 1EN. The average age is 44.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 112,000
18 sales · Mean £ 110,166
Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 269,700
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 186,900
school Local Schools
Leigh CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Bargain Booze t/a Star Supermarket0.7 km
- Leigh African & Caribbean Food Store0.5 km
- Leigh Road Convenience Store0.5 km
- Londis Holden Road0.3 km
- Texaco Service Station0.7 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Jazz Loft0.5 km
- Leigh Labour Club0.4 km
- Bedford Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Leigh Masonic Hall Ltd0.6 km
- Ale House0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Atherton & Leigh Foodbank0.2 km
- Compassion in Action Community Cafe0.5 km
- First & Last Leigh0.5 km
- Iceland Cafe1.0 km
- Nando's0.7 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Hyper Store0.4 km
- Tesco Extra0.7 km
- Poundland0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Asha Indian0.2 km
- Cinnamon Cuisine0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Fatboys0.7 km
- Henrietta Street Chippy0.4 km
- + 50 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton4.0 km
- Hag Fold4.1 km
- Daisy Hill4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Redfield Croft0.1 km
- East Bond Street0.2 km
- East Bond Street0.2 km
- Platt Fold Road0.2 km
- East Bond Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN71EN · Data under Open Government Licence