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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

WN72LH

Hall House Lane

WN73NU

Hanwell Close

M297SH

Marsland Green Lane

WN74HB

West Bridgewater Street

WN74FS

Etherstone Street

WN71XZ

Hope Carr Way

WN73EZ

Rossall Crescent

WN73UR

Parkedge Close

WN73UH

Parkend Drive

WN73EL

English Street

WN73HP

Moorlands Avenue

WN73ND

Glover House Close

WN73EA

Warrington Road

WN72NH

Warwick Street

WN73JA

Alder Close

WN73DD

Butts Street

WN73XT

Green Fold Way

WN79DH

Hope Carr Way

WN73FY

Pennybrook Court

WN73HA

Henry Street

WN74GJ

Leigh South

WN74HS

Derwent Street

WN73EG

Deepdale

WN73EQ

Butts Street

WN74JR

Ainscoughs Court

WN73JR

Meynell Drive

WN74GS

Canalside Gardens

WN73LE

Langford Drive

WN72LA

Park Lane

WN73BB

Hope Carr Way

WN73AA

Elizabeth Street

WN73EP

Edward Street

WN71DN

Hope Carr Way

WN73DR

Dutton Grove

WN72NN

Surrey Avenue

WN73LS

Clifton Road

WN72LD

Manchester Road

WN72NF

York Street

WN74HN

Newlands Road

WN79BG

Hope Carr Way

WN73HW

Pennington Road

WN73NY

Donnington Close

WN73SE

Grave Oak Lane

WN73AW

Butts Court

WN73NB

Wynton Close

WN73LF

Colliers Close

WN73GA

St Helens Road

WN74GG

Leigh South

WN73XA

Hope Carr Lane

WN73DJ

Breaston Avenue

WN73LR

Meadow Close

WN73BH

Central Avenue

WN73LL

Beech Walk

WN73HL

Woodlands Avenue

WN72NS

Rutland Street

WN73NF

Moreton Drive

WN79DY

Leigh South

WN74JJ

Opal Grove

WN73DW

Alderley Lane

WN73LG

Charlock Close

WN73HZ

Acorn Close

WN73ET

Hope Carr Road

WN73GE

Lily Bank Meadow

WN73LY

Knowsley Drive

WN74GN

Anchor Field

WN73EF

Kirkbeck

WN73RA

Beckfield Close

WN73RY

Carr Lane

WN73NL

Thames Avenue

WN73DP

Ryder Grove

WN73BU

South Avenue

WN73AX

Hood Grove

WN79BT

Hope Carr Way

WN73JU

Milnes Avenue

WN74BN

Ledgard Avenue

WN73LB

Fearnham Close

WN74BL

Wintergreen Close

WN73UP

Wateredge Close

WN72LR

Kenhall Road

WN73NE

Broadwell Drive

WN73NG

Thames Avenue

WN72NJ

Young Street

WN73DQ

Entwistle Grove

WN73AJ

Hope Carr Road

WN73JX

Chestnut Drive South

WN73TX

Pennington Mews

Data Sources

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