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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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £208,250 in Leigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £620,000.

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
Detached22£345,500
Flats9£115,000
Semi-Detached60£249,000
Terraced49£165,000

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

WN73AL

Hope Carr Road

WN73EN

Siddow Common

WN73DU

Stansfield Close

WN73LQ

Larkspur Close

WN73WA

Hope Carr Way

WN73BX

South Avenue

WN73EW

East Bridgewater Street

WN73BF

Hooten Lane

WN73BY

Hooten Lane

WN73DZ

Timperley Lane

WN74HG

St Helens Road

WN73DB

Bettison Avenue

WN73EU

Claycroft Bungalows

WN73HJ

Brooklands Avenue

WN72LB

Park Lane

WN72NP

Manchester Road

WN73NP

Wendlebury Close

WN73RZ

Leigh South

WN73HF

Eton Street

WN74GQ

Anchor Field

WN73JT

Landside

WN73AZ

Sherwood Grove

WN73DL

Manor Grove

WN74HL

Poplar Street

WN73NT

Inglesham Close

WN73HR

Pennington Road

WN73FZ

Denebrook Court

WN74JP

Waterview Park

WN73LD

Stavesacre

WN73HH

Bonnywell Road

WN73AQ

Dakins Road

WN72ND

Manchester Road

WN73HB

Rugby Road

WN74HT

Schofield Street

WN74HA

St Helens Road

WN73JH

St Helens Road

WN73DX

Bowden Close

WN73DT

Timperley Lane

WN73UD

New Barn Lane

WN73NX

Evesham Close

WN73AN

Hurst Street

WN73JP

Chestnut Lane

WN73EY

Siddow Common

WN73XG

Warrington Road

WN73BZ

Highfield Avenue

WN79DE

Hope Carr Way

WN74HJ

Oak Street

WN73UG

Hoylake Close

WN73BA

Hurst Street

WN72NE

York Street

WN79AW

Hope Carr Way

WN73BT

Waltham Gardens

WN73HG

Harrow Crescent

WN73NH

Thornton Close

WN73LA

Winchcombe Close

WN74JW

Ruby Grove

WN73JQ

Pennington Gardens

WN73NA

Hand Lane

WN74JT

Quayside

WN72AZ

Manchester Road

WN73RB

Fallow Brook

WN73HD

Rugby Road

WN73UA

St Helens Road

WN73DN

Alderley Lane

WN74HY

Etherstone Street

WN72AY

Bangor Fold

WN73HT

Malvern Terrace

WN73NN

Alwyn Close

WN73XD

Warrington Road

WN73ER

Henry Street

WN74JE

Neild Gardens

WN73XH

Leigh Commerce Park

WN73BN

North Avenue

WN73GB

Meadowmead

WN73JE

St Helens Road

WN73LH

Beech Walk

WN74JF

Derwent Close

WN73DH

Butts Avenue

WN72NR

Rutland Street

WN72NG

Devon Street

WN73JY

Chestnut Drive South

WN73RU

Landside Croft

WN74HX

Marshall Street

WN73JW

Chestnut Drive

WN73BJ

East Avenue

WN74JG

Diamond Street

WN73DA

Calow Drive

WN73UE

Lonsdale Avenue

WN73EB

Warrington Road

WN73XE

Warrington Road

WN72BB

Sandersons Croft

WN73ED

Spenlow

WN74HU

Clarke Street

WN73NW

Hand Lane

WN73HE

Newlands Road

WN72NL

Manchester Road

WN73DY

Hale Close

M297EN

Longcroft

WN73NZ

Banbury Close

WN73HX

Pennington Square

Data Sources

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