Side-by-side comparison of WN5 Wigan and WN7 Leigh covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WN7 is the more affordable option at £162,000 median vs £176,000 in WN5. WN7 has lower recorded crime (11 vs 259 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | WN5 Wigan | WN7 Leigh |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £176,000 | £162,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,153 | £2,153 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 259 | 11 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 82.1 | 83.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 91.5 | 95.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.