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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

WN71QJ

Church Street

WN71LT

Bold Street

WN72NY

Manchester Road

WN72EH

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN74LL

Wilds Passage

WN72RB

College Street

WN71BB

Bold Street

WN72ER

Stott Wharf

WN71RF

Glebe Street

WN72UZ

Queensway

WN72XT

Ludlow Drive

WN72YG

Kensington Drive

WN72DQ

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN72GA

Redpol Avenue

WN74DJ

Arthur Street

WN72HB

Pownall Street

WN71BQ

Hilton Close

WN72AH

Battersby Street

WN72LL

Manchester Road

WN74NP

Bradshawgate

WN72AJ

Brewery Lane

WN72PJ

Brunswick Street

WN72TJ

Teesdale Drive

WN72XG

Queensway

WN74DP

Twist Lane

WN72DH

Duke Street

WN72FR

Mather Lane

WN72HD

Guest Street

WN72DJ

Burwell Close

WN74DX

Thirlmere Street

WN72BY

Wards Place

WN72FN

Daniels Close

WN72TX

Balmoral Drive

WN72GP

Kite Grove

WN72XU

Richmond Drive

WN72AG

Brideoake Street

WN72GN

Harrier Close

WN72ET

Hadfield Grove

WN72RE

Spires Croft

WN72EN

Fairclough Park Drive

WN71DE

Silk Street

WN72RA

Princess Street

WN71DD

Market Street

WN71XN

Walmesley Road

WN71XR

Walmesley Road

WN72FS

Mather Lane

WN72EE

Chapel Street

WN72GB

Siskin Close

WN74DT

Hill Street

WN74EN

Wilkinson Street

WN74AB

Railway Road

WN74EY

Wilkinson Street

WN72FW

St Gabriels Close

WN71LP

Henrietta Street

WN72GE

Linnet Drive

WN72AX

Forth Street

WN72BW

Chillingham Drive

WN72DY

Picksley Street

WN74PG

Ellesmere Street

WN71RL

Chadwick Street

WN72DT

Avon Street

WN72BS

Clifford Street

WN72TL

Green Lane

WN72AS

Astley Street

WN72BL

Farnworth Street

WN72TE

Wash Lane

WN72FT

Richmond Drive

WN71AT

Union Street

WN74LB

Ellesmere Street

WN72BH

Widdows Street

WN72UW

Regina Crescent

WN71XX

Jaffrey Street

WN71DH

Hilton Square

WN72EP

Stirrup Close

WN72XY

Coronation Drive

WN72JJ

Holden Road

WN74EF

Kirby Road

WN72UG

Crown Grove

WN72LP

Kenwood Avenue

WN72EW

Wood End Close

WN71EQ

Doctor's Nook

WN72AN

Chapel Street

WN71ET

The Avenue

WN74DQ

Wilkinson Street

WN74ED

Twist Lane

WN71BY

Lord Street

WN74NE

Bradshawgate

WN72GG

Greenshank Close

WN71RT

Gordon Street

WN72RX

Priestfields

WN72AB

Village Place

WN72JB

Welton Close

WN74LA

Bradshawgate

WN72EU

Bowden Green Drive

WN72YT

Westminster Drive

WN71BT

Bond Street

WN72UB

Stirling Close

WN72BT

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72LG

Patterdale Road

WN71AX

Union Street

Data Sources

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