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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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 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-Detached51£239,950
Terraced37£159,950

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

WN74HL

Poplar Street

M297SH

Marsland Green Lane

WN73AB

Pendle Court

WN73AJ

Hope Carr Road

WN73JN

Chestnut Avenue

WN73LE

Langford Drive

WN73SD

East Lancashire Road

WN73XT

Green Fold Way

WN72LF

White Street

WN73BG

Warrington Road

WN74JU

Heddles Court

WN73DR

Dutton Grove

WN73GF

Bay Tree Close

WN73LJ

Beech Drive

WN74HB

West Bridgewater Street

WN74JD

Schofield Gardens

WN73JH

St Helens Road

WN73EU

Claycroft Bungalows

WN73JB

Beechfield Drive

WN73LD

Stavesacre

WN73LZ

Oakwood Drive

WN73RB

Fallow Brook

WN73TX

Pennington Mews

WN73UR

Parkedge Close

WN74BN

Ledgard Avenue

WN74JE

Neild Gardens

WN74JQ

Diamond Street

WN73BD

Commonwealth Close

WN73UA

St Helens Road

WN74JH

Coral Grove

WN73AG

Bow Road

WN73JJ

Birchwood Close

WN73NB

Wynton Close

WN72NA

Sussex Street

WN73EG

Deepdale

WN73HT

Malvern Terrace

WN72NG

Devon Street

WN73AY

Dakins Road

WN73HD

Rugby Road

WN73NN

Alwyn Close

WN73JP

Chestnut Lane

WN73LX

Jean Avenue

WN73UF

Hayman Avenue

WN74HG

St Helens Road

WN73AF

Hurst Street

WN73BX

South Avenue

WN73EE

Oakhead

WN73HH

Bonnywell Road

WN73JL

Beech Crescent

WN73QZ

Meadow Beck

WN73DE

Hope Carr Way

WN73EN

Siddow Common

WN73LU

Sydney Avenue

WN73SE

Grave Oak Lane

WN74HX

Marshall Street

WN79AW

Hope Carr Way

WN72LQ

Greendale Crescent

WN72LU

Manchester Road

WN73AH

Hurst Street

WN73EB

Warrington Road

WN73DQ

Entwistle Grove

WN73XD

Warrington Road

M297EN

Longcroft

WN72LH

Hall House Lane

WN73DL

Manor Grove

WN73EQ

Butts Street

WN73HX

Pennington Square

WN73ER

Henry Street

WN73EX

Miriam Grove

WN73JS

The Pines

WN74HR

Grange Street

WN72NJ

Young Street

WN73DU

Stansfield Close

WN73HA

Henry Street

WN73LB

Fearnham Close

WN74JG

Diamond Street

WN74JN

Lilford Street

WN72NH

Warwick Street

WN73HL

Woodlands Avenue

WN74FS

Etherstone Street

WN73DZ

Timperley Lane

WN73NF

Moreton Drive

WN72LB

Park Lane

WN72LD

Manchester Road

WN73GB

Meadowmead

WN73HJ

Brooklands Avenue

WN73NT

Inglesham Close

WN73DT

Timperley Lane

WN73UP

Wateredge Close

WN74JY

Sale Way

WN73AU

Dakins Road

WN73HB

Rugby Road

WN73LA

Winchcombe Close

WN73UE

Lonsdale Avenue

WN74GJ

Leigh South

WN74JR

Ainscoughs Court

WN72NN

Surrey Avenue

WN73DY

Hale Close

WN73LR

Meadow Close

WN73SA

Hooten Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.