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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

WN74RF

Firs Lane

WN74TB

Radnor Drive

WN74TX

May Street

WN75BN

Edmund Drive

WN74ES

Kendal Grove

WN74FU

Leigh West

WN75AT

Lindow Street

WN75BP

Beaumaris Close

WN75BW

Midland Close

WN71XG

Findlay Street

WN74QY

Dale Street

WN74RN

Heath Lane

WN74RZ

Palatine Square

WN74SN

Hesketh Street

WN74SR

Mere Street

WN74TD

Common Lane

WN74TN

Leigh Street

WN74XD

Heath Lane

WN75AL

Scott Street

WN75DN

Angus Avenue

WN74PS

Crankwood Road

WN74UA

Firs Lane

WN75HA

Leigh West

WN24XU

Bolton House Road

WN74EZ

Hogan Court

WN74PX

Durban Street

WN74QS

Dene Street

WN75DP

Leigh West

WN75EZ

Eva Street

WN74AJ

Railway Road

WN74PP

Crankwood Road

WN74QX

Trent Grove

WN74RR

Rozman Park

WN74TW

Leigh West

WN74TZ

Hamblett Street

WN75EY

Ena Crescent

WN71XA

Windermere Road

WN74ED

Leigh West

WN74EX

Pearson Place

WN74FW

Mitchell Street

WN74QT

Dene Grove

WN74SL

Co-Operative Street

WN74SW

Urmston Street

WN74TP

Leigh Street

WN74UQ

Strange Street

WN74UH

Mitchell Street

WN74PR

South Avenue

WN74RA

Dale Street

WN74TG

Firvale Close

WN74XG

Leigh West

WN25YB

Crankwood Road

WN71XR

Langdale Street

WN74EE

Fairhurst Street

WN74FX

Leigh West

WN74QL

Norley Road

WN74RS

Adamson Grove

WN74SB

Firs Lane

WN74SF

Austin Street

WN74SY

Carr Street

WN74TY

Faith Street

WN75ET

Edna Road

WN74BE

Colliers Way

WN75AQ

Leigh West

WN75EL

Eva Street

WN74BH

Felthouse Drive

WN74DX

Thirlmere Street

WN74RL

Heath Lane

WN74TF

Woodgarth

WN74TQ

Barker Street

WN75ES

Edna Road

WN71XE

Grasmere Street

WN74EG

Organ Street

WN74XA

Bracken Road

WN75AG

Leigh West

WN25YD

Crankwood Road

WN74FR

Coniston Street

WN74GE

Tinsley Green Way

WN74QU

Weaver Grove

WN74QW

Common Lane

WN75BG

Peacock Fold

WN75BS

Cherry Tree Grove

WN74EL

Parsonage Way

WN74RE

Fell Street

WN74RH

Lune Grove

WN74RJ

Eden Grove

WN74SH

Firs Lane

WN74TT

Charity Street

WN75AJ

Banks Court

WN75BL

Lake Side

WN71XJ

Coniston Street

WN74QQ

Common Lane

WN74TH

Wilbraham Street

WN75DQ

May Avenue

WN75GH

Leigh West

WN74XB

Heath Lane

WN71XH

Coniston Street

WN74BQ

Ackers Fold

WN75AZ

Siddeley Street

WN75DE

Cherry Tree Grove

Data Sources

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