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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

WN73BZ

Highfield Avenue

WN73XZ

Meadowcroft Way

WN74GN

Anchor Field

WN74HZ

Overton Street

WN74JX

Carders Close

WN73FZ

Denebrook Court

WN73HE

Newlands Road

WN73HZ

Acorn Close

WN73JQ

Pennington Gardens

WN73JU

Milnes Avenue

WN73LQ

Larkspur Close

WN73XB

Hope Carr Terrace

WN73XQ

Warrington Road

WN72BA

Sandersons Croft

WN73BY

Hooten Lane

WN73LY

Knowsley Drive

WN73NU

Hanwell Close

WN73JD

Pennington Avenue

WN73LF

Colliers Close

WN73LH

Beech Walk

WN74HJ

Oak Street

WN73BF

Hooten Lane

WN73DP

Ryder Grove

WN73DS

Dunham Grove

WN73HU

Rossall Crescent

WN74GX

Marshall Street

WN74HU

Clarke Street

WN73BP

Platt Croft

WN73DD

Butts Street

WN73HN

Sheldwich Close

WN73LT

Sydney Avenue

WN73AW

Butts Court

WN73UB

St Helens Road

WN73UH

Parkend Drive

WN73UQ

Kirkham Road

WN74GP

Anchor Field

WN72AY

Bangor Fold

WN73XA

Hope Carr Lane

WN73XF

Warrington Road

WN74HN

Newlands Road

WN74HS

Derwent Street

WN74HW

St Helens Road

WN74JF

Derwent Close

WN73AT

Archer Street

WN73BN

North Avenue

WN73DX

Bowden Close

WN73XJ

Green Fold Way

WN74GL

Anchor Field

WN74HE

Buck Street

WN73AN

Hurst Street

WN73ET

Hope Carr Road

WN73EH

English Street

WN73HS

Pennington Road

WN73NR

Woodstock Close

WN73UD

New Barn Lane

WN74JW

Ruby Grove

WN72ND

Manchester Road

WN73DH

Butts Avenue

WN73EY

Siddow Common

WN73JZ

Wigshaw Close

WN73UG

Hoylake Close

WN74BG

Ledgard Avenue

WN73DW

Alderley Lane

WN73EA

Warrington Road

WN73JE

St Helens Road

WN73NS

Hazelton Close

WN73NZ

Banbury Close

WN73EZ

Rossall Crescent

WN73HW

Pennington Road

WN73NE

Broadwell Drive

WN73RA

Beckfield Close

WN73AR

Arrow Street

WN73LS

Clifton Road

WN73NP

Wendlebury Close

WN74JT

Quayside

WN73JT

Landside

WN73DB

Bettison Avenue

WN73ED

Spenlow

WN73LP

Hand Lane

WN73NL

Thames Avenue

WN73NX

Evesham Close

WN73RX

Hand Lane

WN74BD

Ledgard Avenue

WN72AZ

Manchester Road

WN73DA

Calow Drive

WN79DW

Leigh South

Data Sources

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