Postcode · Leigh

WN7 2EN area guide

Who lives in WN7 2EN, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Leigh East & Higher Folds
Council: Wigan
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 2,909 (2024)

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At a glance

What WN7 2EN is like

WN7 2EN is a postcode in the Leigh East & Higher Folds neighbourhood of Wigan. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 2,909 people. 45.5% of households own their home, 4.3% rent privately and 49.8% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 58.3% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WN7 2 sold for a median of £190,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WN7 2EN compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 38.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.3 nationally.

House pricesMore

£190,000

Median over 111 sales in WN7 2, +13.8% on the year before.

TransportMore

1.8/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 11 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 6 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£43,604

Average a year, before tax — higher than 22% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
38.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.3 across England and Wales.
02
A young populationPositive
28% of residents are 20 to 34 — the age group that rents most — against 19.6% across England.
03
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
04
A lot of social housingLook closer
49.8% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
05
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in WN7 2 is up 13.8% on the year before.

Questions

WN7 2EN FAQs

Is WN7 2EN a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 38.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10 (poor).

How much does a house cost in WN7 2EN?

The median sale price over the last year was £190,000.

Homes in WN7 2 sold for a median of £190,000 across 111 sales in the year to August 2026, +13.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WN7 2EN safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 38.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WN7 2EN, above the 31.3 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in WN7 2EN?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 10.9% of residents. 45.5% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (43.2%).

Which council covers WN7 2EN?

WN7 2EN is in Wigan.

WN7 2EN is in Wigan, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WN7 2EN?

Connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10.

There are 11 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 1.8 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is Atherton Rail Station, 1.8 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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