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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Market Street
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Lord Street
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Church Street
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Bengal Street
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Edale Road
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Chapel Street
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Rothay Street
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Worthington Place
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Brewery Lane
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Ivydale Drive
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Dorothy Grove
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Hill Street
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Gas Street
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Market Street
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Queensway
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Turner Street
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Burwell Close
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Princes Gardens
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College Street
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Balmoral Drive
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Railway Road
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Charles Street
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Size House Place
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Chapel Street
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Mather Lane
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College Street
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Coronation Drive
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Queensway
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Fairclough Park Drive
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Coronation Drive
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Bradshawgate
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North Street
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Church Street
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King's Gardens
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Kenwood Avenue
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Drummond Way
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Beeston Grove
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Richmond Drive
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Railway Road
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Hope Street
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Bond Street
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Bradshawgate
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Lord Street South
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Green Lane
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Henry Street
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Stringer Street
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Wilkinson Street
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Windermere Road
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Hope Street
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Gordon Street
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Windermere Road
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Grasmere Street
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