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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WN71SW, wigan

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £129,086

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£108,153
Semi-Detatched:
£179,628
Flat:
£104,649
Detatched:
£224,671
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 WN71SW

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.

WN71SW has had 38 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 WN71SW. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.21%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WN71SW

Average Income

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

Average Income for WN71SW

£33,500

per year

Local Amenities in WN71SW

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 WN71SW

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 685m
School Name
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1362m
School Name
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1534m
School Name
Leigh CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1583m
School Name
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1603m
School Name
Leigh Central Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1652m
School Name
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1751m
School Name
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1810m
School Name
The Westleigh School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1950m
School Name
Newton Westpark Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2333m
School Name
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2519m
School Name
The Holden School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2659m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2757m
School Name
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2888m
School Name
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3202m
School Name
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 3207m
School Name
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3408m
School Name
Atherton High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 3660m
School Name
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3759m
School Name
Bedford High School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3881m

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 WN71SW

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Asda Supercentre
Asda Leigh Supercentre
1216m
Aldi
Aldi Westleigh Leigh
1459m
Asda Supermarket
Asda Leigh Windermere Road Supermarket
1678m
Sainsburys
Sainsburys Leigh
1722m
Marks and Spencer Simply Food
M&S Leigh SF
1989m
The Food Warehouse
Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse
2055m
Heron
Heron Leigh
2112m

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 WN71SW

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Barclays
Local - Leigh
1873m
NatWest
Leigh
2065m
Halifax
Leigh
2115m

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