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Leigh East & Higher Folds

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About

Leigh East and Higher Folds sit to the east of Leigh town centre, combining post-war housing estates with more recently built streets. The area is residential, with rows of terraced houses, semi-detached homes and pockets of council housing. Leigh Sports Village occupies the eastern edge of the ward; its stadium and sports centre host rugby league fixtures and community programmes and serve as a local landmark. Small shopping parades, primary schools and pocket parks are scattered through the neighbourhood, giving daily amenities within walking distance for many residents.

Community activity is focused around a handful of centres and sports facilities, where neighbourhood groups and youth clubs meet. Higher Folds has seen phased regeneration, adding refurbished homes and new play areas while maintaining community-run projects and support services. Public transport follows bus corridors that provide links across the borough, and cycle routes and footpaths connect streets to green spaces. The combination of accessible facilities and local networks attracts families and longer-term residents.

Area overview

On average Leigh East & Higher Folds has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £43,604 per year. There are 2 schools in Leigh East & Higher Folds: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Leigh East & Higher Folds is home to around 9,006 people, with a population density of about 2,429.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leigh East & Higher Folds Population
9,006
Population density
2,429.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.2(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.21(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+35%)
Burglary
11.44(+106%)
Public order
9.77(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,081
89.69%
Other White
286
3.17%
African
116
1.29%
Pakistani
97
1.08%
Indian
51
0.57%
Total population: 9,010

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,985
26.87%
No qualifications
1,533
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,342
18.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,081
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
784
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 7,387

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,376
35.25%
Owns outright
1,219
31.23%
Social rents from council
714
18.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
10.91%
Other social rented
93
2.38%
Total households: 3,903

Property prices in Leigh East & Higher Folds

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Leigh East & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £582,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh East & 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 East & Higher Folds over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached27£210,000
Terraced21£136,000
Detached22£322,500
Flats16£127,000

10 years median price trend in Leigh East & Higher Folds

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh East & Higher Folds.

All postcodes in Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN71LD

Redshank Grove

WN72YP

Coronation Drive

WN71JQ

Sevenoaks

WN72FU

St Gabriels Close

WN72GN

Harrier Close

WN72XY

Coronation Drive

WN72GP

Kite Grove

WN72FN

Daniels Close

WN72PG

Henry Street

WN72UQ

Royal Drive

WN72RS

Guest Street

WN72UR

Coronation Drive

WN72YN

Sandringham Drive

WN71EH

Orchard Lane

WN71EF

Orchard Lane

WN72HB

Pownall Street

WN72LP

Kenwood Avenue

WN72FR

Mather Lane

WN72UZ

Queensway

WN72UA

Glamis Close

WN72DG

Cross Street

WN72HP

Spinnerette Close

WN72HL

Holdenbrook Close

WN72TW

Green Lane

WN72XG

Queensway

WN72XA

Carisbrooke Road

WN71JH

Platt Fold Street

WN71HG

Hanover Street

WN72GD

Clough House Drive

WN72TY

Royal Drive

WN72GF

Peregrine Drive

WN72XE

Regent Drive

WN72EZ

Cooke Close

WN71HA

Holden Road

WN71HW

North Edge

WN71HS

Hanover Street

WN72YD

Conway Close

WN72UW

Regina Crescent

WN71JS

Bewley Grove

WN72GE

Linnet Drive

WN71JD

Redwaters

WN72YE

Hampton Grove

WN72JR

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN71BL

Redford Close

WN72UY

Palace Grove

WN72XT

Ludlow Drive

WN72RY

College Street

WN72RF

College Street

WN72HQ

Speakman Avenue

WN71EN

Redfield Croft

WN72AH

Battersby Street

WN71HZ

South Court

WN72LT

Kerfoot Street

WN72EU

Bowden Green Drive

WN72NR

Rutland Street

WN72HE

Coltsfoot Close

WN72DB

Chapel Street

WN72AB

Village Place

WN72UT

Coronation Drive

WN71PP

Charles Street

WN72NA

Sussex Street

WN72PB

Chapel Street

WN72AD

High Street

WN71JN

Holden Road

WN71HD

Charles Street

WN72EH

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN72RU

Padiham Close

WN72DQ

Walmsley Meadow Road

WN72UN

Empress Drive

WN72JD

Pownall Street

WN72UG

Crown Grove

WN72JN

Halstead Grove

WN72HS

Holden Road

WN72RT

Drummond Way

WN72RB

College Street

WN71JA

Riversmeade

WN72TP

Green Lane

WN72XX

Richmond Grove

WN72FQ

Mort Close

WN72HF

Holden Road

WN72PT

Noble Street

WN72YY

Holyrood Close

WN72XH

Belvedere Close

WN71JX

Enfield Grove

WN71JZ

Rosebury Avenue

WN72AA

Bedford Square

WN71JU

Birley Street

WN72YT

Westminster Drive

WN72TS

Osborne Grove

WN72HD

Guest Street

WN72HA

Pownall Street

WN71JL

Thanet Grove

WN72LS

Kenwood Avenue

WN72HT

Prestwich Avenue

WN72UH

Windsor Road

WN72YQ

Lowther Drive

WN72RQ

Sidney Street

WN72PD

Derby Street

WN72PJ

Brunswick Street

WN71JF

The Avenue

Data Sources

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