Postcode report
WN7 5QN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WN7 5QN: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN7 5QN is a postcode in Leigh West, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN7 5QN, then scores the surrounding small area 19/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN7 5QN are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WN7 5QN is based on Wigan 027 Census 2021. It covers 8,173 residents, 3,008 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 32% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WN7 5QN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £141k from 105 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN7 5QN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN7 5QN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WN7 5QN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WN7 5QN
Is WN7 5QN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 19/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WN7 5QN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WN7 5QN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN7 5QN?
LocaleIQ matched WN7 5QN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN7 5QN?
The latest median sold price is £141k based on 105 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN7 5QN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.