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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Vernon Street
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Hilton Square
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Newton Street
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Market Place
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Clyde Street
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Kenwood Avenue
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Cooke Close
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Kite Grove
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Welton Close
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Leigh East & Higher Folds
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Railway Road
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Canal Street
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Gregory Street
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Leigh Central
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Redpol Avenue
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Chapel Street
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Chillingham Drive
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Walmsley Meadow Road
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Chapel Street
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Holden Road
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Drummond Way
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Coronation Drive
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Carisbrooke Road
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Rydal Street
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Hill Street
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Bold Street
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Brown Street South
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Charles Street
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Lord Street
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Hope Street
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Vicarage Square
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Astley Street
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Edale Road
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Howarth Street
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Cooke Close
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Kenwood Avenue
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Drummond Way
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Sidney Street
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Hampton Grove
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Coronation Drive
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Hampton Grove
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Bradshawgate
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Boughey Street
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Milton Street
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Bold Street
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Holden Road
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Gordon Street
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Derby Street
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Teesdale Drive
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Green Lane
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Boughey Street
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Ullswater Street
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Kirby Road
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Church Street
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East Bond Street
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Battersby Street
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Burwell Close
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Siskin Close
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Falcon Close
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Prestwich Avenue
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Guest Street
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Coronation Drive
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Sunningdale Grove
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Sandringham Drive
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Railway Road
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Canal Street
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Kirkhall Lane
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Selwyn Street
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Bellamy Drive
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Arbory Close
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Mather Lane
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Regina Crescent
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Coronation Drive
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Chepstow Grove
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Back Salford
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Leigh Central
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Back Queen Street
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Lodge Lane
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Manchester Road
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Union Street
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Bedford Street
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Thanet Grove
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Leigh Central
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Prescott Street
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Langdale Street
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Clifford Street
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Edale Road
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High Street
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Carisbrooke Road
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Cawdor Street
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Downing Street
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Railway Road
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Boughey Street
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Wilkinson Street
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Kirkhall Lane
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Walmesley Road
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Widdow's Street
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Drummond Way
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Castle Grove
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Hilton Close