Leigh East & Higher Folds

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.