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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

WN72BX

Mill Lane

WN72TN

Rosedale Drive

WN72GJ

Falcon Close

WN74DA

Twist Lane

WN72BN

Culzean Close

WN72JQ

Princes Gardens

WN72EF

Chapel Street

WN74DR

Rydal Street

WN71RB

Prescott Street

WN71YB

Lord Street South

WN72HP

Spinnerette Close

WN74DS

Organ Street

WN72RR

Drummond Way

WN71YL

Walmesley Road

WN74PD

Gas Street

WN71AG

Bond Street

WN71YA

Bengal Street

WN74FR

Coniston Street

WN72TD

Green Lane

WN71BL

Redford Close

WN72TP

Green Lane

WN72XZ

Kensington Drive

WN71DJ

Hilton Square

WN72FU

St Gabriels Close

WN71WH

Windermere Road

WN71LR

Endsleigh Gardens

WN71DY

Market Street

WN71XG

Findlay Street

WN71QH

Church Street

WN74BY

Youd Street

WN71RJ

Glebe Street

WN72DU

Cosworth Close

WN71XS

Eyet Street

WN74AD

Railway Road

WN72YH

Kenilworth Drive

WN71JH

Platt Fold Street

WN74DG

Boughey Street

WN72EA

Severn Street

WN74EQ

Findlay Street

WN71YN

Grasmere Street

WN72AU

Clyde Street

WN74AA

Railway Road

WN72AQ

Lingard Street

WN74LR

King Street

WN72XN

Chatsworth Drive

WN72RL

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72XE

Regent Drive

WN71RR

Chadwick Street

WN74LJ

King Street

WN72GD

Clough House Drive

WN71DX

Market Street

WN72YQ

Lowther Drive

WN71DA

Brown Street North

WN74PF

Derby Street

WN72FX

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72YW

Sandringham Drive

WN72AA

Bedford Square

WN74EA

Boughey Street

WN71YG

Eyet Street

WN72JG

Kings Gardens

WN71DB

Charles Street

WN71DQ

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72TR

Queensway

WN72LN

Kenwood Avenue

WN72LX

Manchester Road

WN72YN

Sandringham Drive

WN72DB

Chapel Street

WN71BE

Gamble Street

WN71HT

Swallowfield

WN72AR

Farnworth Street

WN74EU

Wilkinson Street

WN72TG

Hawkhurst Park

WN71XH

Coniston Street

WN71UT

Windermere Road

WN71LN

Hope Street

WN72JE

Bellamy Drive

WN72PT

Noble Street

WN72HY

Mallory Drive

WN72TA

Ennerdale Road

WN74BA

Derby Street

WN72PW

Mather Lane

WN71UU

Windermere Road

WN71QZ

Leigh Road

WN71LU

Hope Street

WN72HF

Holden Road

WN72DF

Size House Place

WN71AY

Church Street

WN72HG

Holden Road

WN72PG

Henry Street

WN72DR

Tweed Street Industrial Estate

WN71BP

East Bond Street

WN72FQ

Mort Close

WN74FT

Back Market Street

WN72TF

Ivydale Drive

WN72UU

Coronation Drive

WN71BJ

Bold Street

WN72UN

Empress Drive

WN72HT

Prestwich Avenue

WN71BS

Vernon Street

WN74LQ

Ellesmere Street

Data Sources

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