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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 149 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
Terraced76£129,950

10 years price trend in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

All postcodes in Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72XZ

Kensington Drive

WN74EY

Wilkinson Street

WN72LW

St. Andrews Drive

WN72RF

College Street

WN71AP

Bold Street

WN71DJ

Hilton Square

WN71EP

Charles Street

WN71QZ

Kirkhall Lane

WN71RP

Chadwick Street

WN71XR

Langdale Street

WN71YN

Grasmere Street

WN72FT

Richmond Drive

WN72HA

Pownall Street

WN72RW

Chapel Street

WN72TN

Rosedale Drive

WN72XT

Ludlow Drive

WN72UH

Coronation Drive

WN72YJ

Kenilworth Drive

WN74EE

Fairhurst Street

WN71BG

Charles Street

WN71DA

Brown Street North

WN72AR

Farnworth Street

WN71JH

Platt Fold Street

WN71RT

Gordon Street

WN71YA

Bengal Street

WN72BP

Clarence Street

WN72FQ

Mort Close

WN72HR

Wash Lane

WN72HU

Holden Road

WN72UN

Empress Drive

WN74BA

Derby Street

WN74LQ

Ellesmere Street

WN71DE

Silk Street

WN71DG

John Street

WN71DS

Market Street

WN71LJ

Henrietta Street

WN71LN

Hope Street

WN71UZ

Windermere Grove

WN71XQ

Windermere Grove

WN72FX

Leigh South East

WN72GE

Coltsfoot Close

WN72HY

Mallory Drive

WN72LL

Kenwood Avenue

WN72PQ

Chapel Street

WN72PT

Noble Street

WN72UY

Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN74DX

Thirlmere Street

WN72LT

Kerfoot Street

WN71RD

Kirkhall Lane

WN71RF

Glebe Street

WN71RL

Chadwick Street

WN71XE

Grasmere Street

WN72DG

Cross Street

WN72EY

Heaton Green

WN72HJ

Penleach Avenue

WN72JL

Tudor Court

WN72RX

Priestfields

WN74EG

Organ Street

WN74LX

Bradshawgate

WN74ND

Bradshawgate

WN71LR

The Avenue

WN71RB

Prescott Street

WN72RH

College Street

WN72TD

Green Lane

WN72UQ

Royal Drive

WN72UT

Coronation Drive

WN72YH

Kenilworth Drive

WN74DH

Navigation Close

WN74DJ

Arthur Street

WN74DU

Welch Hill Street

WN74FR

Coniston Street

WN72XF

Carisbrooke Road

WN71YD

Vicarage Square

WN72ET

Hadfield Grove

WN72EW

Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN72HL

Holden Brook Close

WN72JJ

Holden Road

WN72PB

Chapel Street

WN72RJ

Brewery Lane

WN72TA

Ennerdale Road

WN72XA

Carisbrooke Road

WN72XB

Imperial Drive

WN74DA

Leigh Central

WN74DG

Boughey Street

WN74DL

Arthur Street

WN74LR

Downing Street

WN72XL

Chatsworth Drive

WN71BL

Holden Road

WN71BY

Lord Street

WN71XJ

Coniston Street

WN72AE

Widdow's Street

WN72AL

Chapel Street

WN72EH

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN72GD

Clough House Drive

WN72LG

Patterdale Road

WN72PL

Brunswick Street

WN72TB

Ennerdale Road

WN72TS

Osborne Grove

WN71AW

Lord Street

WN71EX

Holden Road

Data Sources

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