WN7 Postcode District
WN7 is the Postcode District for Leigh in Greater Manchester
The WN7 postcode district is located in the WN Wigan postal area, WN7 has a population of 50,423 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 7.64 square miles (19.78 square kilometres or 4,888.76 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WN7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WN7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WN7 postcode district is Leigh, which is located in the county of Greater Manchester in England. Leigh is the most significant settlement, with the highest count of postcodes. There are also other significant settlements within the WN7 postcode district, including Hope Carr, Landside, Low Common, and Moss Industrial Estate, although these represent a smaller proportion of the data. The post town associated with the WN7 postcode district is Leigh, which is also located in Greater Manchester.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WN7 1, covers Leigh in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN7 2, covers Leigh in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN7 3, covers Leigh in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN7 4, covers Leigh in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN7 5, covers Leigh in Greater Manchester.
The sector WN7 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is LEIGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wigan District (B) area with a total of 1211 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton | 2.40 | NNE |
| Tyldesley | 2.46 | ENE |
| Golborne | 3.55 | WSW |
| Westhoughton | 3.63 | N |
| Hindley | 3.63 | NW |
| Ince-in-Makerfield | 4.83 | NW |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 4.95 | W |
| Walkden | 5.31 | ENE |
| Irlam | 5.39 | SE |
| Worsley | 5.50 | E |
| Wigan | 5.68 | NW |
| Newton-le-Willows | 5.96 | WSW |
| Farnworth | 6.31 | NE |
| Partington | 6.56 | SE |
| Kearsley | 6.65 | ENE |
| Bolton | 6.69 | NNE |
| Haydock | 6.78 | WSW |
| Urmston | 7.18 | ESE |
| Horwich | 7.22 | N |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,272
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 2 | 250 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 5 | 246 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 1 | 234 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 4 | 226 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 207 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 2 | 49 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 5 | 7 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 7 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 6 |
| Hope Carr | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 4 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 4 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 2 | 4 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 4 | 4 |
| Moss Industrial Estate | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 3 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 2 | 3 |
| Leigh Sports Village | LEIGH | WN7 4 | 3 |
| Moss Industrial Estate | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 2 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 2 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 4 | 2 |
| Leigh Sports Village | LEIGH | WN7 4 | 1 |
| Moss Industrial Estate | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| Low Common | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| Low Common | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| Low Common | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| Landside | LEIGH | WN7 3 | 1 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 2 | 1 |
| LEIGH | LEIGH | WN7 1 | 1 |
Street list for WN7
EAST LANCASHIRE ROAD
CULCHETH AND GLAZEBURY, Warrington, Cheshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 42204489
WALTER LEIGH WAY
MOSS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Leigh, Greater Manchester
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 44121674
WILLIAM WAY
MOSS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Leigh, Greater Manchester
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 44121557
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ROYAL DRIVE | 1 |
| LIME AVENUE | 1 |
| BRIAR GROVE | 1 |
| STIRLING CLOSE | 1 |
| BUCHANAN STREET | 1 |
| ORCHARD CLOSE | 1 |
| FELTHOUSE DRIVE | 1 |
| PRESCOTT STREET | 1 |
| ARROW STREET | 1 |
| RUSHTON AVENUE | 1 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADSHAWGATE | LEIGH | 97 | WN7 4ND | View map | |
| SPINNING GATE | LEIGH | 80 | WN7 4PG | View map | |
| RAILWAY ROAD | LEIGH | 64 | WN7 4AX | View map | |
| LEIGH ROAD | LEIGH | 61 | WN7 1RX | View map | |
| CHAPEL STREET | LEIGH | 56 | WN7 2AL | View map | |
| ELLESMERE STREET | LEIGH | 32 | WN7 4PG | View map | |
| MARKET STREET | LEIGH | 21 | WN7 1DR | View map | |
| LORD STREET | LEIGH | 19 | WN7 1AB | View map | |
| ST HELENS ROAD | LEIGH | 18 | WN7 4HA | View map | |
| UNION STREET | LEIGH | 17 | WN7 1AT | View map | |
| PARSONAGE WAY | LEIGH | 16 | WN7 5SJ | View map | |
| WIGAN ROAD | LEIGH | 16 | WN7 5EL | View map | |
| FIRS LANE | LEIGH | 13 | WN7 4SA | View map | |
| WARRINGTON ROAD | LEIGH | 13 | WN7 3EA | View map | |
| HOLDEN ROAD | LEIGH | 12 | WN7 1HA | View map | |
| TWIST LANE | LEIGH | 12 | WN7 4DW | View map | |
| KING STREET | LEIGH | 11 | WN7 4LP | View map | |
| WESTLEIGH LANE | LEIGH | 11 | WN7 5JE | View map | |
| DERBY STREET | LEIGH | 10 | WN7 4BA | View map | |
| BROWN STREET NORTH | LEIGH | 9 | WN7 1BU | View map | |
| SILK STREET | LEIGH | 7 | WN7 1AW | View map | |
| THE CENTRE | LEIGH | 7 | WN7 2XY | View map | |
| KIRKHALL LANE | LEIGH | 6 | WN7 1SA | View map | |
| QUEEN STREET | LEIGH | 6 | WN7 4NQ | View map |
Schools in the district
Leigh CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Henrietta Street , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1LP
Headteacher: Deborah Sharples (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Leigh CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Henrietta Street , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1LP
Headteacher: Clare Oxborough
Ofsted rating: Good
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kirkhall Lane , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1RY
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Lightfoot (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Phase: Primary
Address:
Windermere Road , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1UX
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ahmed (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Leigh Central Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Windermere Road , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1UY
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Hurst (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Walmesley Road , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1YE
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Watson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Phase: Primary
Address:
Astley Street , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 2AS
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Boyle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bedford High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Manchester Road , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 2LU
Headteacher: Mr Paul McCaffery (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mather Lane , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 2PW
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Daley (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Queensway , Higher Folds , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 2XG
Headteacher: Mrs Cathie Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Breaston Avenue , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 3DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Ann Hewitt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Breaston Avenue , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 3DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Draper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gilded Hollins Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
St Helen's Road , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 3PQ
Headteacher: Mrs Christine Burns (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Bridgewater Street , Pennington , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 4HB
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Hill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 4JY
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Brown
Ofsted rating: Good
The Holden School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Firs Lane , Leigh , Leigh , Greater Manchester
Postcode: WN7 4SB
Headteacher: Mr Mark Fletcher
Ofsted rating: Good
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Leigh Street , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 4TP
Headteacher: Mr Kevin Robinson
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Street , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5JN
Headteacher: Mrs Jill Hankinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nel Pan Lane , Leigh , Select
Postcode: WN7 5JS
Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Whitton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Newton Westpark Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tennyson Avenue , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5JY
Headteacher: Mrs Carol Whiting (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Westleigh Lane , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Amy Burkes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westleigh High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westleigh Lane , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5NL
Headteacher: Mr Carlton Bramwell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
The Westleigh School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Westleigh Lane , Leigh
Postcode: WN7 5NL
Headteacher: Mr Carlton Bramwell
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 14 KING STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4LR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Avenue Dental Surgery | 4 THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1ES | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 26 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 3 AND 5 BEDFORD STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1BX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Leigh Health Centre | THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Leigh Family Practice | 6 THE CENTRE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2XY | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Lilford & Pennington Park Surgery | THE BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 483438 |
| 3 | Old Henry Street Med Ctr | OLD HENRY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 680109 |
| 4 | Brookmill Medical Centre | COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 681880 |
| 5 | Leigh Family Practice | BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 481830 |
| 6 | Westleigh Medical Practice | 4-12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 483960 |
| 7 | Foxleigh Family Surgery | HENRY STREET, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 2PE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 481800 |
| 8 | Grasmere Surgery | LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 483330 |
| 9 | The Avenue Surgery | LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 483488 |
| 10 | Premier Health Team | BRIDGEWATER MEDICAL CENTRE, HENRY STREET, LEIGH, WN7 2PE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 481851 |
| 11 | Leigh Sports Village | LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01942 483121 |
| 12 | Leigh Family Practice Branch Surgery | 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 13 | The Avenue Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 14 | Lilford Park Surgery | LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, WN7 1HR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Pharmacy | ASDA SUPERSTORE, ATHERLEIGH WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5RZ | PHARMACY | Call 01942 266811 |
| 2 | Manor Pharmacy | 12 THE CTR, RICHMOND DR, HIGHER FOLDS, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2XT | PHARMACY | Call 01942 678744 |
| 3 | Boots | 29-31 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB | PHARMACY | Call 01942 671719 |
| 4 | Peak Pharmacy | 76 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NP | PHARMACY | Call 01942 673616 |
| 5 | Tims & Parker Pharmacy | LEIGH HEALTH PARK, DERBY STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2PD | PHARMACY | Call 01942 673436 |
| 6 | Manor Pharmacy | WIGAN & LEIGH COLLEGE, LEIGH CAMPUS, LEIGH STADIUM, SALE WAY, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4JY | PHARMACY | Call 01942 677364 |
| 7 | Peak Pharmacy | 11 COLLEGE STREET, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2RF | PHARMACY | Call 01942 672532 |
| 8 | Tesco Instore Pharmacy | TESCO STORES, SPINNING JENNY WAY, LEIGH, WN7 4BA | PHARMACY | Call 01942 502547 |
| 9 | Peak Pharmacy | LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR | PHARMACY | Call 01942 261301 |
| 10 | Manor Pharmacy | 90-92 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD | PHARMACY | Call 01942 674283 |
| 11 | Allied Pharmacy Wigan Road | 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, WN7 5HQ | PHARMACY | Call 01942 680983 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gill Opticians | UNIT 27, SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Bridgford Opticians | 43 RAILWAY ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (leigh) | 47-49 BRADSHAWGATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4NB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Vision Express (leigh) | 10 SPINNING GATE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 4PG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £317,344 | 84 | £321,764 | 96 | £312,100 | 121 | £301,327 | 143 |
| Semi-detached | £216,936 | 240 | £201,939 | 315 | £187,775 | 283 | £194,090 | 311 |
| Terraced | £139,190 | 340 | £129,717 | 427 | £126,361 | 418 | £127,936 | 490 |
| Flats | £111,452 | 44 | £114,546 | 77 | £103,567 | 91 | £107,787 | 102 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.74
Average Driving Distance: 5.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 725
M62 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.44
Average Driving Distance: 6.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 277
M6 J23
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.46
Average Driving Distance: 6.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 675
M61 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.56
Average Driving Distance: 5.31
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 974
M6 J21A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.59
Average Driving Distance: 7.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 148
M60 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.17
Average Driving Distance: 6.67
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 324
M61 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.56
Average Driving Distance: 6.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 300
M61 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.85
Average Driving Distance: 6.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 945
M62 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.37
Average Driving Distance: 9.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 946
M62 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.63
Average Driving Distance: 7.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 232
M602 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.07
Average Driving Distance: 7.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 74
M6 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.54
Average Driving Distance: 8.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 163
M61 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.00
Average Driving Distance: 8.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 15
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WN7 1 | Leigh Delivery Office |
| WN7 2 | Leigh Delivery Office |
| WN7 3 | Leigh Delivery Office |
| WN7 4 | Leigh Delivery Office |
| WN7 5 | Leigh Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | N | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| W | N | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The WN7 postal code covers the settlement of LEIGH.
The WN7 Postcode shares a border with WA3 (Lowton, Birchwood, Golborne), M29 (Tyldesley), M46 (Atherton), WN2 (Hindley, Hindley Green, Aspull) and BL5 (Westhoughton, BOLTON, Over Hulton).
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