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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 high 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
7/10
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(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.1(+35%)
Burglary
11.44(+105%)
Public order
9.77(-3%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 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
Detached22£327,500
Flats16£127,000
Semi-Detached28£212,300
Terraced18£138,000

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

WN72RU

Padiham Close

M297EL

Rufford Place

WN72NA

Sussex Street

WN72UJ

Castle Grove

WN71LB

Dotterel Close

WN71JY

Rosebury Avenue

WN72DA

Chapel Street

WN72EJ

Worthington Place

WN72JP

Walkers Drive

WN72DH

Duke Street

WN72RY

College Street

WN71EJ

Orchard Lane

WN71JF

The Avenue

WN72AB

Village Place

WN72DE

Turner Street

WN72TX

Balmoral Drive

WN72YN

Sandringham Drive

WN72PJ

Brunswick Street

WN72TR

Queensway

WN72TW

Green Lane

WN72DF

Size House Place

WN72DP

Duke Street

WN72EP

Stirrup Close

WN72PR

Mather Lane

WN72RB

College Street

WN72XU

Richmond Drive

WN72YZ

Coronation Drive

WN71EF

Orchard Lane

WN72AA

Bedford Square

M297FL

Debdale Lane

WN71JZ

Rosebury Avenue

WN72EL

Fairclough Park Drive

WN72HS

Holden Road

WN72LP

Kenwood Avenue

WN72GG

Greenshank Close

WN72RT

Drummond Way

WN71HA

Holden Road

WN71HZ

South Court

WN72FW

St Gabriels Close

WN72JE

Bellamy Drive

WN72LN

Kenwood Avenue

WN72XJ

Beeston Grove

WN72XX

Richmond Grove

WN71PP

Charles Street

WN71YB

Lord Street South

WN72UB

Stirling Close

WN71JU

Birley Street

WN72FR

Mather Lane

WN71PT

Charles Street

WN72HB

Pownall Street

WN72PG

Henry Street

WN72FN

Daniels Close

WN72GL

Hobby Grove

WN72TP

Green Lane

WN72TZ

Tower Grove

WN72YR

Blenheim Drive

WN71HU

Sanderling Drive

WN71JW

Platt Fold Road

WN72HF

Holden Road

WN72JR

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN71HT

Swallowfield

WN72HD

Guest Street

WN72XG

Queensway

WN72XZ

Kensington Drive

WN72XT

Ludlow Drive

WN72YJ

Richmond Drive

WN71HG

Hanover Street

WN72FT

Richmond Drive

WN72HA

Pownall Street

WN72RF

College Street

WN72RW

Guest Street

WN72UH

Windsor Road

WN71EZ

Bold Street

WN72FQ

Mort Close

WN72HR

Wash Lane

WN71JH

Platt Fold Street

WN72UN

Empress Drive

WN72GE

Linnet Drive

WN72PQ

Chapel Street

WN72PT

Noble Street

WN72UY

Palace Grove

WN72LL

Manchester Road

WN72DG

Cross Street

WN72EY

Heaton Green

WN72HJ

Penleach Avenue

WN72LT

Kerfoot Street

WN72RX

Priestfields

WN71LE

Turnstone Close

WN72UQ

Royal Drive

WN72ET

Hadfield Grove

WN72EW

Wood End Close

WN72ND

Manchester Road

WN72PB

Chapel Street

WN72RJ

Brewery Lane

WN72UT

Coronation Drive

WN72YH

Kenilworth Drive

WN71HS

Hanover Street

WN72HL

Holdenbrook Close

WN72XA

Carisbrooke Road

WN72XF

Imperial Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.