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Leigh East & Higher Folds

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About

Leigh East & Higher Folds is a residential area in Wigan, Greater Manchester. It consists mainly of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. The area is served by local schools, shops, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Public transport links provide connections to Leigh town centre and surrounding areas.

Higher Folds is known for its green spaces, including parks and playing fields, offering recreational opportunities. The area has a strong community presence, with local events and activities organised by residents. While primarily residential, it is close to industrial estates and employment hubs in Leigh. The nearby Leeds and Liverpool Canal adds to the area’s connectivity and leisure options.

Area overview

On average Leigh East & Higher Folds has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh East & Higher Folds is £39,600 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh East & Higher Folds

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Leigh East & Higher Folds area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £582,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£320,000
Flats17£120,000
Semi-Detached31£225,000
Terraced20£156,500

10 years price trend in Leigh East & Higher Folds

All postcodes in Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN72RR

Drummond Way

WN72UJ

Castle Grove

WN71JY

Rosebury Avenue

WN71LB

Dotterel Close

WN72DA

Chapel Street

WN72EJ

Worthington Place

WN72JP

Brewery Lane

WN71EJ

Orchard Lane

WN71JF

Elmridge

WN72AB

Queensway

WN72DE

Turner Street

WN72DH

Burwell Close

WN72RY

College Street

WN72TX

Balmoral Drive

WN72YN

Meanley Road

WN72DP

Chapel Street

WN72DF

Size House Place

WN72EP

Stirrup Close

WN72PJ

Brunswick Street

WN72PR

Mather Lane

WN72RB

College Street

WN72TR

Queensway

WN72TW

Fairclough Park Drive

WN72XU

Coronation Drive

WN72YZ

Coronation Drive

M297FL

Debdale Lane

WN71EF

Orchard Lane

WN71JZ

Holden Road

WN72AA

North Street

WN72EL

Fairclough Park Drive

WN72HS

Holden Road

WN72LP

Kenwood Avenue

WN72XX

Richmond Drive

WN72XJ

Beeston Grove

WN71HA

Holden Road

WN71HZ

Greenways

WN72FW

Kensington Drive

WN72GG

Greenshank Close

WN72JE

Bellamy Drive

WN72LN

Kenwood Avenue

WN72RT

Drummond Way

WN71JU

Birley Street

WN71PP

Charles Street

WN71YB

Lord Street South

WN72FR

Mather Lane

WN72UB

Stirling Close

WN71PT

Charles Street

WN72FN

Daniels Close

WN72GL

Hobby Grove

WN72HB

Pownall Street

WN72PG

Henry Street

WN71HU

Avocet Close

WN71JW

Platt Fold Road

WN72HF

Holden Road

WN72JR

Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN72TP

Green Lane

WN72TZ

Tower Grove

WN72YR

Blenheim Drive

WN72XG

Carisbrooke Road

WN72HD

Guest Street

WN71HT

Platt Fold Street

WN72XZ

Kensington Drive

WN72RF

College Street

WN71HG

Hanover Street

WN72FT

Richmond Drive

WN72HA

Pownall Street

WN72RW

Chapel Street

WN72XT

Ludlow Drive

WN72UH

Coronation Drive

WN72YJ

Kenilworth Drive

WN71EZ

Bold Street

WN71JH

Platt Fold Street

WN72FQ

Mort Close

WN72HR

Wash Lane

WN72UN

Empress Drive

WN72GE

Coltsfoot Close

WN72LL

Kenwood Avenue

WN72PQ

Chapel Street

WN72PT

Noble Street

WN72UY

Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN72LT

Kerfoot Street

WN72DG

Cross Street

WN72EY

Heaton Green

WN72HJ

Penleach Avenue

WN72RX

Priestfields

WN71LE

Turnstone Close

WN72RH

College Street

WN72UQ

Royal Drive

WN72UT

Coronation Drive

WN72YH

Kenilworth Drive

WN72XF

Carisbrooke Road

WN71HS

Hanover Street

WN72ET

Hadfield Grove

WN72EW

Leigh East & Higher Folds

WN72HL

Holden Brook Close

WN72ND

Devon Street

WN72PB

Chapel Street

WN72RJ

Brewery Lane

WN72XA

Carisbrooke Road

WN72XB

Imperial Drive

Data Sources

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