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About

Leigh West is a residential area located in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Wigan town center and surrounding areas.

Leigh West has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and facilities like sports clubs and leisure centers. The nearby Pennington Flash Country Park offers green space for outdoor activities. The area maintains a balance between urban accessibility and quieter suburban living, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Leigh West has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh West is £34,900 per year. There are 2 schools in Leigh West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Leigh West Population
8,321
Population density
1,840.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,418
89.15%
Other White
339
4.07%
African
95
1.14%
Chinese
49
0.59%
Other
47
0.56%
Total population: 8,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,095
29.87%
Owns outright
1,007
27.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
758
20.68%
Social rents from council
416
11.35%
Other social rented
259
7.06%
Total households: 3,666

Property prices in Leigh West

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leigh West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£322,000
Flats4£104,000
Semi-Detached54£185,000
Terraced27£142,000

10 years median price trend in Leigh West

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

All postcodes in Leigh West

WN74QF

Hayes Street

WN74RB

Fell Street

WN74RG

Mersey Street

WN74SX

Naunton Avenue

WN74SZ

Eastwood Grove

WN74UB

Thompson Street

WN74UL

Strange Street

WN74XE

Leigh West

WN75BB

Leigh West

WN74ER

Knowsley Street

WN74PY

Montreal Street

WN74QJ

Johnson Close

WN74RT

Shepherd Croft

WN74TS

Faith Street

WN75AW

Firs Lane

WN74PT

Durban Street

WN74BF

Hogan Court

WN74TL

Firs Lane

WN74RQ

Ribble Grove

WN75AF

Cotton Street

WN75AN

Lowood Street

WN74BB

Plank Lane

WN74FP

Plank Lane

WN74QA

Crankwood Road

WN74UG

Strange Street

WN75BE

Braeburn Court

WN75BH

Cherry Tree Grove

WN75BY

Kenneth Avenue

WN74BW

Pearson Place

WN74TE

South Hey

WN75AD

Clifton Street

WN74BJ

Wilkinson Park Drive

WN74GF

Brady Nook

WN74GH

Briscoe Close

WN74QP

Common Lane

WN74RP

Plank Lane

WN74XF

Leigh West

WN75AH

Leigh West

WN75DJ

Angus Avenue

WN74QZ

Dale Grove

WN74SD

Malham Close

WN74SS

Mere Avenue

WN74TA

Suffolk Grove

WN75AA

Sportsman Street

WN75BA

Cowburn Street

WN75BD

Alt Close

WN75DW

Leigh West

WN75HG

Douglas Road

WN74EH

Leigh West

WN74ST

Cowper Street

WN74UJ

Woodley Grove

WN75AE

Clifton Street

WN75BZ

Edmund Drive

WN74BP

Baines Close

WN74QG

Common Lane

WN74SJ

Cunliffe Street

WN75AY

Leigh West

WN74EA

Boughey Street

WN74EB

Milton Street

WN74GA

Crankwood Road

WN74GB

Cassidy Close

WN74XQ

Faith Street

WN74DZ

Ullswater Street

WN74TJ

Firs Lane

WN75AS

Lindow Street

WN75AU

Norbury Street

WN75BT

Edmund Drive

WN75BX

Hulme Grove

WN75DF

Leigh West

WN75HF

Laxey Crescent

WN74BU

Ackers Fold

WN74FQ

Armfield Grove

WN74GD

Plank Lane

WN74QN

Plank Lane

WN74QR

Stout Street

WN75AX

Slater Street North

WN75DL

Angus Avenue

WN74RY

Moresby Close

WN75BQ

Eldon Street

WN71XW

Langdale Street

WN74EP

Kearsley Street

WN74QD

Horrocks Street

WN74RD

Stout Street

WN74SA

Co-Operative Street

WN75BU

Hulme Grove

WN75DG

Coppice Nook

WN75FW

Coppice Nook

WN25YA

Crankwood Road

WN71XN

Walmesley Road

WN74PU

Montreal Street

WN74QE

Plank Lane

WN74TR

Charity Street

WN75BJ

Cherry Tree Grove

WN74GT

Leigh West

WN74SU

Firs Lane

WN75DH

June Avenue

WN71XP

Langdale Street

WN74AN

Railway Road

WN74EQ

Findlay Street

WN74FN

Leigh West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.