Leigh · WN7

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Covering Hope Carr, Landside, Leigh, Low Common, Bedford, Westleigh, Pennington, Higher Folds, including Atherton South & Lilford, Hindley Green, Leigh Central & Higher Folds. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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WN7 (Hope Carr) in a nutshell

WN7 covers Hope Carr, Landside, Leigh, Low Common, Bedford, Westleigh, Pennington, Higher Folds, in Wigan. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WN7

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Wigan council area

WN7 is in Wigan's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WN7 stretches across Atherton South & Lilford, Hindley Green, Leigh Central & Higher Folds and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WN7', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Leigh, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Leigh: 22.4% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Leigh page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to WN7

M46 · AthertonBL5 · BoltonM29 · TyldesleyWA3 · LowtonWN2 · AbramBL6 · Bolton

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WN7 cover?

WN7 (Hope Carr, Landside, Leigh, Low Common, Bedford, Westleigh, Pennington, Higher Folds) includes the wards of Atherton South & Lilford, Hindley Green, Leigh Central & Higher Folds, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WN7?

Neighbouring districts include M46 (Atherton), BL5 (Bolton), M29 (Tyldesley), WA3 (Lowton), WN2 (Abram) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WN7 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WN7?

About 21,097 households and 47,823 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,212 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WN7 in?

WN7 sits in Wigan (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton, Makerfield.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WN7 1
Areas covered
Hope Carr, Landside, Leigh, Low Common, Bedford, Westleigh, Pennington, Higher Folds 2
Active postcodes
1,212 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,097 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
47,823 2
Electoral wards
Atherton South & Lilford, Hindley Green, Leigh Central & Higher Folds, Leigh South, Leigh West, Lowton East 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Leigh and Atherton, Makerfield 4
Local authority
Wigan 4
Households privately renting (Leigh built-up area)
22.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.