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Leigh Central & Higher Folds

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Leigh Central & Higher Folds has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Leigh Central & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £477,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£300,000
Flats22£117,500
Semi-Detached32£200,000
Terraced79£129,950

10 years price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

All postcodes in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72EG

Chapel Street

WN72HG

Holden Road

WN72RG

Drummond Way

WN72UR

Coronation Drive

WN72XD

Carisbrooke Road

WN74DR

Rydal Street

WN74DT

Hill Street

WN71BJ

Bold Street

WN71BW

Brown Street South

WN71DB

Charles Street

WN71DP

Lord Street

WN71LU

Hope Street

WN71YL

Vicarage Square

WN72AS

Astley Street

WN72BZ

Edale Road

WN72DZ

Howarth Street

WN72EN

Cooke Close

WN72LS

Kenwood Avenue

WN72RE

Drummond Way

WN72RQ

Sidney Street

WN72YE

Hampton Grove

WN72YP

Coronation Drive

WN72YS

Hampton Grove

WN74EA

Boughey Street

WN74EB

Milton Street

WN74LA

Bradshawgate

WN71AG

Bold Street

WN71EN

Holden Road

WN71RE

Gordon Street

WN72PD

Derby Street

WN72TJ

Teesdale Drive

WN72TL

Green Lane

WN74DY

Boughey Street

WN74DZ

Ullswater Street

WN74EF

Kirby Road

WN71AZ

Church Street

WN72XQ

Sunningdale Grove

WN72AH

Battersby Street

WN72DJ

Burwell Close

WN72GB

Siskin Close

WN72GJ

Falcon Close

WN72HT

Prestwich Avenue

WN72RA

East Bond Street

WN72RP

Guest Street

WN72UU

Coronation Drive

WN72YW

Sandringham Drive

WN74AB

Railway Road

WN74BZ

Canal Street

WN72UP

Coronation Drive

WN71QR

Kirkhall Lane

WN71RS

Selwyn Street

WN72HE

Bellamy Drive

WN72JA

Arbory Close

WN72PW

Mather Lane

WN72UL

Regina Crescent

WN72YF

Chepstow Grove

WN74AZ

Back Salford

WN74LZ

Leigh Central

WN72XE

Carisbrooke Road

WN71BX

Bedford Street

WN71AT

Union Street

WN71BN

Back Queen Street

WN71JL

Thanet Grove

WN71LL

Leigh Central

WN71RG

Prescott Street

WN71XW

Langdale Street

WN72BS

Clifford Street

WN72LE

Edale Road

WN72NU

Lodge Lane

WN72NX

Manchester Road

WN72RU

High Street

WN74AX

Railway Road

WN74EU

Wilkinson Street

WN74DF

Boughey Street

WN74LF

Cawdor Street

WN74LG

Downing Street

WN71DQ

Leigh Central

WN71QX

Kirkhall Lane

WN72BJ

Widdow's Street

WN71XN

Walmesley Road

WN72RR

Drummond Way

WN72UJ

Castle Grove

WN71BQ

Hilton Close

WN71DY

Market Street

WN71ED

Lord Street

WN71QH

Church Street

WN71XT

Bengal Street

WN72BD

Edale Road

WN72DA

Chapel Street

WN72DS

Rothay Street

WN72EJ

Worthington Place

WN72JP

Brewery Lane

WN72TE

Ivydale Drive

WN74BY

Youd Street

WN74DD

Dorothy Grove

WN74DP

Hill Street

WN74PD

Gas Street

WN71DX

Market Street

WN71EU

Abbey Street

WN71RR

Chadwick Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.