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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

WN71LB

Dotterel Close

WN72XL

Hornby Grove

WN72XF

Imperial Drive

WN72UL

Royal Drive

WN72RG

Priestfields

WN72XD

Waverley Grove

WN72PQ

Chapel Street

WN72GA

Redpol Avenue

WN72XZ

Kensington Drive

WN71PG

Orchard Lane

WN72GL

Hobby Grove

WN72XQ

Sunningdale Grove

WN72PL

Brunswick Street

WN72HJ

Penleach Avenue

WN72YS

Westminster Drive

WN72LL

Manchester Road

WN72YW

Sandringham Drive

WN72EY

Heaton Green

WN72FS

Mather Lane

WN71JB

Wood End

WN71PT

Charles Street

WN72XW

Richmond Drive

WN72RH

Smith Street

WN72YL

Chatsworth Drive

WN71HY

Glen Park

WN72YJ

Richmond Drive

WN72ND

Manchester Road

WN72NP

Manchester Road

WN72PE

Henry Street

WN74PF

Derby Street

WN72NY

Manchester Road

WN71HL

Hatherway Court

WN71LE

Turnstone Close

WN72BF

Rowan Meadows

WN72DP

Duke Street

WN72RE

Spires Croft

WN72RL

Leigh Central & Higher Folds

WN72RX

Priestfields

WN71EZ

Bold Street

WN72EL

Fairclough Park Drive

WN72NX

Rhyl Fold

WN71HU

Sanderling Drive

WN71JE

Westrees

WN72DA

Chapel Street

WN72TR

Queensway

M297EL

Rufford Place

WN72GB

Siskin Close

WN71HQ

Brookfield Street

WN71PQ

Parkfield Close

WN71JT

Beverley Avenue

WN72PW

Mather Lane

WN72HH

Moss Avenue

WN72UJ

Castle Grove

WN72XS

Richmond Drive

WN71EJ

Orchard Lane

WN72LZ

Manchester Road

WN72TZ

Tower Grove

WN71JG

Greenways

WN72FT

Richmond Drive

WN71HJ

Edenbank

WN72DH

Duke Street

WN72YZ

Coronation Drive

WN72RW

Guest Street

WN72EP

Stirrup Close

WN72XJ

Beeston Grove

WN71JP

Platt Fold Road

WN71JR

Birley Street

WN72EW

Wood End Close

WN72LX

Manchester Road

WN72TX

Balmoral Drive

WN72JE

Bellamy Drive

WN72AJ

Brewery Lane

WN72PR

Mather Lane

WN71LA

Avocet Close

WN72LN

Kenwood Avenue

WN72XN

Chatsworth Drive

WN72RR

Drummond Way

WN72GJ

Falcon Close

WN72GG

Greenshank Close

WN72YH

Kenilworth Drive

WN71JY

Rosebury Avenue

WN71HP

Hanover Street

WN72RJ

Brewery Lane

WN72RN

William Street

WN72YG

Kensington Drive

WN71HN

Elmridge

WN72EJ

Worthington Place

WN71JW

Platt Fold Road

WN72HW

Guest Street

WN72FW

St Gabriels Close

WN72GH

Dunlin Grove

WN72UP

Coronation Drive

WN72XU

Richmond Drive

M297FL

Debdale Lane

WN71YB

Lord Street South

WN72NU

Lodge Lane

WN72JP

Walkers Drive

WN72HG

Holden Road

WN72RP

Guest Street

WN72HR

Wash Lane

Data Sources

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