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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

WN74AN

Railway Road

WN74LX

Bradshawgate

WN72RH

Smith Street

WN71RG

Prescott Street

WN71QP

Leigh Road

WN74AU

Railway Road

WN71LX

Sefton Street

WN72GL

Hobby Grove

WN74AT

Railway Road

WN72RG

Priestfields

WN72TY

Royal Drive

WN74DD

Dorothy Grove

WN74LF

Cawdor Street

WN72XQ

Sunningdale Grove

WN71AL

Bold Street

WN72RJ

Brewery Lane

WN72YL

Chatsworth Drive

WN72DA

Chapel Street

WN71RU

Gordon Street

WN71ES

The Avenue

WN72AD

High Street

WN74DL

Poets Nook

WN72LZ

Manchester Road

WN74DE

Gregory Street

WN72BF

Rowan Meadows

WN72UH

Windsor Road

WN71RE

Gordon Street

WN72RN

William Street

WN72GF

Peregrine Drive

WN72EG

Georgian Court

WN74BT

Cook Street

WN72RQ

Sidney Street

WN72TW

Green Lane

WN72EX

Hampson Court

WN72UT

Coronation Drive

WN72EL

Fairclough Park Drive

WN72AF

Brideoake Street

WN71BN

Back Queen Street

WN74DY

Boughey Street

WN71DS

Market Street

WN72EQ

Apple Street

WN71HX

Stowe Gardens

WN71EN

Redfield Croft

WN71LJ

Henrietta Street

WN71EB

Market Street

WN72HX

Wensleydale Road

WN72HW

Guest Street

WN72HH

Moss Avenue

WN71EU

Abbey Street

WN72BG

Mill Lane

WN72XW

Richmond Drive

WN71DR

Market Street

WN71EP

Runfield Close

WN71BX

Bedford Street

WN72AP

Chapel Street

WN72YS

Westminster Drive

WN74NQ

Queen Street

WN72JN

Halstead Grove

WN71XE

Grasmere Street

WN74DB

Canal Street

WN72DP

Duke Street

WN72BP

Clarence Street

WN72GH

Dunlin Grove

WN72RS

Guest Street

WN72HU

Holden Road

WN72EB

Thomas Street

WN72HZ

Melverley Drive

WN72AE

Widdows Street

WN71AW

Silk Street

WN74AX

Railway Road

WN72EZ

Cooke Close

WN72YZ

Coronation Drive

WN71RP

Selwyn Street

WN72JH

Queens Gardens

WN72XF

Imperial Drive

WN71AA

Bond Street

WN72YJ

Richmond Drive

WN74DF

Boughey Street

WN71AJ

Hope Street

WN72HE

Coltsfoot Close

WN71DG

John Street

WN72JA

Arbory Close

WN74LZ

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72JL

Tudor Court

WN71AQ

Hope Street

WN72UL

Royal Drive

WN72FP

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN71XF

Peel Street

WN72BZ

Rogerton Close

WN74DZ

Ulleswater Street

WN72LE

Manchester Road

WN71LS

Chester Street

WN72NX

Rhyl Fold

WN72BU

Mill Lane

WN72TS

Osborne Grove

WN71TG

Prescott Street

WN71HA

Holden Road

WN71JL

Thanet Grove

WN72BD

Edale Road

WN72TB

Ennerdale Road

Data Sources

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