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Leigh Central

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About

Leigh Central is a district in Wigan, Greater Manchester, located around 5 miles northeast of Wigan town centre. The area is centered around Leigh Road and Bradshawgate, featuring a mix of residential, retail, and leisure spaces. Leigh Sports Village, a key landmark, includes a stadium, athletics track, and community facilities. The district has good transport links, with Leigh bus station providing connections to surrounding areas.

The area has a range of shops, cafes, and pubs, catering to local needs. Leigh Market offers fresh produce and household goods, while the Spinning Gate Shopping Centre provides additional retail options. Green spaces like Lilford Park and Pennington Flash Country Park are nearby, offering outdoor recreation. Leigh Central reflects a typical town centre with a focus on practical amenities and community services.

Area overview

On average Leigh Central has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh Central is £32,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Leigh Central: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

11.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Leigh Central Population

7,358

Population density

6,193.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,652

76.8%

Other White

482

6.55%

Pakistani

317

4.31%

African

222

3.02%

Other

136

1.85%

Total population: 7,359

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,434

41.04%

Owns outright

833

23.84%

Owns with a mortgage

753

21.55%

Other social rented

180

5.15%

Social rents from council

155

4.44%

Total households: 3,494

Property prices in Leigh Central

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £129,950 in Leigh Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £302,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£261,000	£224,100	£240,500	£281,500	£297,900
Flats	6	£101,000	£72,875	£79,000	£113,250	£163,750
Semi-Detached	10	£198,000	£136,250	£175,500	£212,000	£226,850
Terraced	47	£124,000	£81,600	£106,500	£141,000	£187,000

10 years price trend in Leigh Central

All postcodes in Leigh Central

WN71YD

Vicarage Square

WN74DA

Leigh Central

WN74DG

Boughey Street

WN74DL

Arthur Street

WN74LR

Downing Street

WN71BY

Lord Street

WN71NL

Houghton Street

WN71AW

Lord Street

WN71EX

Holden Road

WN71PZ

Sandgate Close

WN71RJ

Glebe Street

WN71SR

Chinnor Close

WN71XF

Peel Street

WN74AA

Cook Street

WN74NQ

Back Queen Street

WN75QW

Holt Street

WN75SA

Kirkhall Lane

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Data Sources

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

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