Leigh Central & Higher Folds is a residential ward located in the town of Leigh, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of private and social housing. It includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, serving the everyday needs of residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Leigh town centre and surrounding areas.
Higher Folds, a distinct neighborhood within the ward, features a more suburban layout with green spaces like Higher Folds Park. The area has a community centre and sports facilities, providing recreational options. Leigh Central & Higher Folds has a strong sense of local identity, with events and activities often organized by community groups. The ward reflects the industrial heritage of Leigh while adapting to modern residential needs.
On average Leigh Central & Higher Folds has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh Central & Higher Folds is £36,152 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).
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Lord Street
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Holden Road
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Glebe Street
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Peel Street
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Coniston Street
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Kensington Drive
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Avon Street
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Cosworth Close
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Mather Lane
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Leigh South East
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Peter Street
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Smith Street
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Hawkhurst Park
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Chatsworth Drive
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Conway Close
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Kensington Drive
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Cook Street
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Back Queen Street
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Forth Street
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Edale Road
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Bond Street
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Market Street
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Culzean Close
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Beverley Avenue
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Bold Street
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Prescott Street
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High Street
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Brewery Lane
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Ellesmere Street
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Leigh Central
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Gamble Street
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Market Street
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The Avenue
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Queensway
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Windermere Road
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Eyet Street
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Farnworth Street
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Harrier Close
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Halstead Grove
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Coronation Drive
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Railway Road
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Gower Street
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Kirkhall Lane
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Walmsley Meadow Road
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Henrietta Street
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Windermere Road
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Grasmere Street
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Edale Road
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Chapel Street
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Leigh South East
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Hampson Court
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Pownall Street
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Melverley Drive
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Dorset Street
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Manchester Road
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Crown Grove
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Kirby Road
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Bradshawgate
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Henrietta Street
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Windermere Road
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Widdow's Street
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Mill Lane
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Tweed Street
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Kite Grove
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Moss Avenue
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Henry Street
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Belvedere Close
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Richmond Drive
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Ellesmere Street
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Derby Street
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Bold Street
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Bold Street
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Gordon Street
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Picksley Street
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Dunlin Grove
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Manchester Road
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Leigh East & Higher Folds
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Balmoral Drive
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Regina Crescent
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Richmond Drive
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Smithy Street
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Back Market Street
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Market Street
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Abbey Street
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Chapel Street
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Chapel Street
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Speakman Avenue
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Pownall Street
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Kenilworth Drive
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Lowther Drive
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East Bond Street
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Brown Street
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Leigh South East
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Chapel Street
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Bowden Green Drive
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Guest Street
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Guest Street
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Glamis Close
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Chatsworth Drive
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John Street