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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WN71RU, wigan

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £97,557

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£91,880
Semi-Detatched:
£153,727
Flat:
£77,224
Detatched:
£166,305
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Studio:
1
£419
Room:
1
£454
One Bedroom:
1
£458
Two Bedrooms:
2
£574
Three Bedrooms:
3
£690
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£988
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WN71RU

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WN71RU has had 83 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WN71RU. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.13%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WN71RU

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WN71RU

£32,600

per year

Local Amenities in WN71RU

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WN71RU

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 262m
School Name
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 628m
School Name
Leigh Central Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 744m
School Name
Leigh CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 850m
School Name
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 893m
School Name
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1735m
School Name
The Holden School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1801m
School Name
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1828m
School Name
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2050m
School Name
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2068m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2178m
School Name
Newton Westpark Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2262m
School Name
The Westleigh School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2333m
School Name
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2446m
School Name
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2826m
School Name
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2900m
School Name
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3456m
School Name
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3704m
School Name
Bedford High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3799m
School Name
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3920m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes.

- No Train Stations Nearby -

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 7 stores in a 5km radius of WN71RU

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Asda Supercentre
Asda Leigh Supercentre
549m
Aldi
Aldi Westleigh Leigh
588m
Asda Supermarket
Asda Leigh Windermere Road Supermarket
826m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Leigh
837m
Marks and Spencer Simply Food
M&S Leigh SF
1090m
The Food Warehouse
Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse
1143m
Heron
Heron Leigh
1342m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 3 bank branches in a 5km radius of WN71RU

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

NatWest
Leigh
1233m
Barclays
Local - Leigh
1302m
Lloyds
Leigh
1351m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot