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Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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About

Leigh Central & Higher Folds is a residential ward located in the eastern part of the town of Leigh. The area primarily consists of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying land, historically part of the Lancashire mosslands, with several small parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhoods.

The ward is defined by its local community infrastructure, including primary schools, medical centres, and local shopping parades serving daily needs. A notable feature is the presence of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which runs along the ward's southern boundary, providing a linear route for walking and cycling. Public transport connections focus on bus services linking the area to Leigh town centre and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Leigh Central & Higher Folds has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £38,988 per year. There are 7 schools in Leigh Central & Higher Folds: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £139,950 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh Central & Higher Folds in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£286,750
Flats22£120,000
Semi-Detached31£208,000
Terraced80£128,475

10 years median price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.

All postcodes in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72DZ

Howarth Street

WN71AZ

Church Street

WN71QL

Leigh Road

WN71DP

Lord Street

WN72LS

Kenwood Avenue

WN71BW

Brown Street South

WN71XP

Langdale Street

WN71XW

Langdale Street

WN72DS

Rothay Street

WN72EJ

Worthington Place

WN71XA

Windermere Road

WN72UR

Coronation Drive

WN72XJ

Beeston Grove

WN71JN

Holden Road

WN72XS

Richmond Drive

WN71EE

Market Street

WN72PE

Henry Street

WN72YY

Holyrood Close

WN72LT

Kerfoot Street

WN72UJ

Castle Grove

WN72YD

Conway Close

WN72JR

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN74DN

Gower Street

WN71EA

Newton Street

WN74LG

Downing Street

WN72DX

Severn Street

WN74EE

Fairhurst Street

WN72YP

Coronation Drive

WN74BS

Stringer Street

WN72HQ

Speakman Avenue

WN71YD

Vicarage Square

WN72RY

College Street

WN72DW

Chapel Street

WN72XB

Imperial Drive

WN71QX

Leigh Road

WN72DG

Cross Street

WN74AZ

Back Salford

WN71EX

Holden Road

WN72PL

Brunswick Street

WN71QR

Leigh Road

WN72HR

Wash Lane

WN72DL

Oulton Close

WN71DL

Brown Street

WN71LL

Brook Villas

WN72XD

Waverley Grove

WN71LH

Henrietta Street

WN72PB

Chapel Street

WN72RT

Drummond Way

WN74ND

Bradshawgate

WN71BG

Charles Street

WN71YE

Walmesley Road

WN71RQ

Glebe Street

WN74DW

Twist Lane

WN72HL

Holdenbrook Close

WN71UX

Windermere Road

WN72BJ

Widdows Street

WN71BU

Brown Street North

WN72ED

Peter Street

WN74DU

Welch Hill Street

WN72YE

Hampton Grove

WN72PQ

Chapel Street

WN72JP

Walkers Drive

WN72TZ

Tower Grove

WN71UZ

Windermere Road

WN72AL

Chapel Street

WN74LP

King Street

WN71RH

Glebe Street

WN72RF

College Street

WN71AB

Lord Street

WN72JD

Pownall Street

WN72RW

Guest Street

WN71ED

Market Street

WN71EG

Market Place

WN72LW

St. Andrews Drive

WN72YF

Chepstow Grove

WN72XL

Hornby Grove

WN71AP

Bold Street

WN71UY

Windermere Road

WN72AT

Boundary Street

WN71QY

Leigh Road

WN74NB

Bradshawgate

WN72HS

Holden Road

WN72XH

Belvedere Close

WN72EY

Heaton Green

WN71RS

Selwyn Street

WN71XU

Dorning Street

WN72RU

Padiham Close

WN72YR

Blenheim Drive

WN71XJ

Coniston Street

WN72XX

Richmond Grove

WN72PD

Derby Street

WN72HJ

Penleach Avenue

WN72UA

Glamis Close

WN72PR

Mather Lane

WN74EG

Organ Street

WN72UP

Coronation Drive

WN71BH

Vernon Street

WN71RW

Gordon Street

WN72TH

Thorneycroft

WN72NU

Lodge Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.