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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Holden Road
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Mallory Drive
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Leigh East & Higher Folds
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Green Lane
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Tower Grove
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Blenheim Drive
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Leigh West
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Doctor's Nook
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Guest Street
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Doctor's Nook
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Vernon Street
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Platt Fold Street
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Church Street
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Kirkhall Lane
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Brideoake Street
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Chapel Street
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Carisbrooke Road
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Kensington Drive
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Wilkinson Street
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Bold Street
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Hilton Square
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Charles Street
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Kirkhall Lane
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Chadwick Street
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Langdale Street
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Grasmere Street
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Richmond Drive
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Pownall Street
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St. Andrews Drive
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College Street
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Chapel Street
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Rosedale Drive
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Coronation Drive
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Ludlow Drive
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Kenilworth Drive
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Fairhurst Street
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Mort Close
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Charles Street
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Brown Street North
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Platt Fold Street
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Gordon Street
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Bengal Street
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Farnworth Street
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Clarence Street
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Wash Lane
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Holden Road
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Empress Drive
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Derby Street
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Ellesmere Street
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Leigh South East
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Silk Street
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John Street
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Market Street
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Henrietta Street
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Hope Street
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Windermere Grove
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Windermere Grove
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Coltsfoot Close
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Mallory Drive
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Kenwood Avenue
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Chapel Street
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Noble Street
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Leigh East & Higher Folds
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Thirlmere Street
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Tudor Court
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Kirkhall Lane
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Glebe Street
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Chadwick Street
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Grasmere Street
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Cross Street
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Heaton Green
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Penleach Avenue
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Kerfoot Street
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Priestfields
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Organ Street
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Bradshawgate
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Bradshawgate
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The Avenue
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Prescott Street
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College Street
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Green Lane
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Coronation Drive
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Royal Drive
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Kenilworth Drive
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Navigation Close
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Arthur Street
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Welch Hill Street
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Coniston Street
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Vicarage Square
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Hadfield Grove
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Leigh East & Higher Folds
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Holden Brook Close
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Holden Road
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Chapel Street
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Brewery Lane
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Ennerdale Road
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Carisbrooke Road
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Imperial Drive
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Carisbrooke Road
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Leigh Central