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Leigh South

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About

Leigh South ward lies in the southern part of the Leigh town area within the Wigan borough. The locality is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern developments. Its layout includes several local parks and green spaces that serve the community. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which traces its southern boundary.

The area is served by local shopping precincts and amenities along main roads like Leigh Road. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church, situated near the town centre. Public transport connections provide links to central Leigh and wider Wigan. The ward contains several primary schools and community centres catering to its resident population.

Area overview

On average Leigh South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigh South is £42,669 per year. There are 4 schools in Leigh South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh South

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£351,000
Flats11£110,000
Semi-Detached52£239,973
Terraced39£155,000

10 years median price trend in Leigh South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leigh South.

All postcodes in Leigh South

WN79DE

Hope Carr Way

WN73RU

Landside Croft

WN74NG

Newlands Road

WN73BB

Hope Carr Way

WN73ES

Cecil Street

WN73HR

Pennington Road

WN73JF

Winmarleigh Gardens

WN73WA

Hope Carr Way

WN73XE

Warrington Road

WN74GY

Ledgard Avenue

WN74HA

St Helens Road

WN73AX

Hood Grove

WN73NW

Hand Lane

WN73PE

Thames Avenue

WN79BT

Hope Carr Way

WN71XZ

Hope Carr Way

WN72NF

York Street

WN73AL

Hope Carr Road

WN73BA

Hurst Street

WN73DG

Hooten Lane

WN73EW

East Bridgewater Street

WN73HQ

Bonnywell Road

WN73JX

Chestnut Drive South

WN73NJ

Townson Drive

WN74JL

Emerald Avenue

WN73BQ

West Avenue

WN73LN

Wenlock Road

WN73NA

Hand Lane

WN74GQ

Anchor Field

WN74JP

Waterview Park

WN79BG

Hope Carr Way

WN73EF

Kirkbeck

WN73JG

Lightburne Avenue

WN73LW

Beech Grove

WN73NH

Thornton Close

WN74HP

Lythgoes Houses

WN73NG

Thames Avenue

WN74BL

Wintergreen Close

WN74JJ

Opal Grove

WN73GE

Lily Bank Meadow

WN73JA

Alder Close

WN73RY

Carr Lane

WN74GG

Leigh South

WN79DY

Leigh South

WN74HT

Schofield Street

WN72LA

Park Lane

WN73BL

South Avenue

WN73BU

South Avenue

WN73GA

St Helens Road

WN73HP

Moorlands Avenue

WN73AE

Butts Street

WN73BT

Waltham Gardens

WN73EP

Edward Street

WN73HF

Eton Street

WN72BB

Sandersons Croft

WN72NL

Manchester Road

WN73AQ

Dakins Road

WN73SB

Timperley Lane

WN72NE

York Street

WN73BS

Hooten Lane

WN73JY

Chestnut Drive South

WN73SF

Hope Lane

WN74GS

Canalside Gardens

WN73BH

Central Avenue

WN73JW

Chestnut Drive

WN72NQ

Kent Street

WN73DJ

Breaston Avenue

WN73NQ

Melling Close

WN73RZ

Leigh South

WN73AZ

Sherwood Grove

WN72LR

Kenhall Road

WN73AA

Elizabeth Street

WN73XG

Warrington Road

WN74HY

Etherstone Street

WN73JR

Meynell Drive

WN73XH

Leigh Commerce Park

WN73LL

Beech Walk

WN73HG

Harrow Crescent

WN79DH

Hope Carr Way

WN74HH

Elm Street

WN72NR

Rutland Street

WN73FY

Pennybrook Court

WN74JA

Lilford Street

WN72LY

Millside Close

WN72NS

Rutland Street

WN73AP

Bow Road

WN73BJ

East Avenue

WN73BW

East Avenue

WN73DN

Alderley Lane

WN73EL

English Street

WN73NY

Donnington Close

WN74JB

Etherstone Street

WN74JS

Waterview Park

M297LH

Marsland Green Lane

WN71DN

Hope Carr Way

WN72NP

Manchester Road

WN73LG

Charlock Close

WN74GR

Vulcan Gate

WN72NW

Great Fold

WN73ND

Glover House Close

Data Sources

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