Pennington Road Leigh, Wigan
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WN7), about 100 m long. USRN 44121221.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Atherton, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pennington Garden, is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Old Henry Street Med Ctr, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £136,000 | £120,000 | £152,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £66,000 | £66,000 | £66,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £50,500 | £50,500 | £50,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £87,500 | £87,000 | £88,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £49,500 | £49,500 | £49,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 38 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 38 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 2 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2021 | 58 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2020 | 66 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2019 | 32 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2018 | 30 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 44 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £97,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 28 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 30 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £85,000 | |
| 22 May 2006 | 32 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £50,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 66 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £88,000 | |
| 27 May 2005 | 46 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2004 | 58 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £49,500 | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 30 WN7 3HS | Semi-detached | £35,000 | |
| 3 Jun 1999 | 66 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £29,500 | |
| 15 Feb 1999 | 38 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £12,960 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 58 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £17,000 | |
| 20 Sep 1996 | 34 WN7 3HS | Terraced | £23,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (71% of about 890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Helens Road Leigh: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Leigh Sports Village: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- SHLAA0055 (820 m (0.5 miles))
- SHLAA0419 (890 m (0.6 miles))
- SHLAA0199 (900 m (0.6 miles))
- SHLAA0292 (920 m (0.6 miles))
- SHLAA0369 (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Wigan and Leigh College, Railway Road, Leigh: up to 46 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 27 August 2026 to 3 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 17 August 2026 to 20 August 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 19 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN7 3HP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN7 3HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Atherton 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Hag Fold 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Daisy Hill 195,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Eton Street Leigh | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest BE.EV Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Old Henry Street Med Ctr | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Leigh Police Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 28-30 Ellesmere Street Lloyds Bank | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pennington Garden 4.8 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pennington Flash Country Park 252 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,480 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,010 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 257 hectares in all.
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 540 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Hope Carr | Wetland | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Aspull Common | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Flash | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Ackers Whitley's Basin | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bedford Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh Central Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Gilded Hollins Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bedford High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Court WN7 3HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| No 1 Convenience Store WN7 4HA | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Caffeina WN7 3JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Spuddies Catering WN7 4HB | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Fairfield Private Day Nursery WN7 4HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| The Centurion WN7 4HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Leopards Den WN7 4HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Lees Bakery WN7 4HW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| J & M Convenience Store WN7 4HW | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Wok Inn WN7 4HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Cube Desserts WN7 4HW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Bangin Butties WN7 4HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| LEIGH ETHERSTONE DAY CENTRE (AR) WN7 4JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Local Kitchen Christ Church Pennington Ce J & I WN7 4HB | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Butterflies Christ Church Before and After School Club WN7 4HB | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Moorlands Avenue · Bonnywell Road · Pennington Road · Newlands Road · Woodlands Avenue · Sheldwich Close · The Pines · Brooklands Avenue · Larkspur Close · Malvern Terrace · Birchwood Close · Stavesacre
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.