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Leigh West

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About

Leigh West ward lies in the northern part of the town of Leigh, within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing. It is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the north and west, which historically served the local industries. The ward includes the district of Westleigh and contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Westleigh Park, providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the imposing spire of St Thomas's Church, a prominent feature on the skyline. The ward is home to Leigh Miners' Rangers amateur rugby league club, reflecting the area's strong sporting traditions. Public transport links connect the area to Leigh town centre and wider Wigan, while local shopping needs are met by parades of independent retailers and convenience stores along main routes like Firs Lane.

Area overview

On average Leigh West has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leigh West is £36,917 per year. There are 7 schools in Leigh West: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh West

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £399,950.

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
Detached18£229,500
Flats10£87,500
Semi-Detached91£185,000
Terraced52£136,500

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

WN74FX

Newtons Fold

WN74GE

Tinsley Green Way

WN25YD

Crankwood Road

WN75QW

Holt Street

WN74RB

Fell Street

WN74SX

Naunton Avenue

WN74SZ

Eastwood Grove

WN74UB

Thompson Street

WN75BB

Lostock Walk

WN75DB

Bridgedale Road

WN75NL

Westleigh Lane

WN75PQ

Melrose Avenue

WN75RE

Briar Grove

WN75RG

Cedar Road

WN75SS

Hawthorn Grove

WN74ER

Knowsley Street

WN74PY

Montreal Street

WN74QJ

Johnson Close

WN75EN

Harptree Grove

WN75QP

Yates Street

WN74QF

Hayes Street

WN74RG

Mersey Street

WN74UL

Strange Street

WN74XE

Leigh West

WN75NP

Lawson Avenue

WN75RZ

Priestners Way

WN75SH

Victoria Street

WN74RT

Shepherd Croft

WN74TS

Faith Street

WN75AW

Lynton Street

WN74BF

Hogan Court

WN75AN

Lowood Street

WN75EA

Cameron Street

WN75SY

Garden Vale

WN74RQ

Ribble Grove

WN74TL

Firs Lane

WN74PT

Durban Street

WN75AF

Cotton Street

WN75HS

Wigan Road

WN75NF

Northwell Street

WN74BB

Plank Lane

WN75BE

Braeburn Court

WN75TH

Cloister Avenue

WN74FP

Plank Lane

WN74QA

Plank Lane

WN74UG

Strange Street

WN75BH

Cherry Tree Grove

WN75BY

Kenneth Avenue

WN75ED

Wordsworth Avenue

WN75EE

Wordsworth Avenue

WN75JX

Shelley Street

WN75LY

Telford Crescent

WN75NZ

Warlow Drive

WN24LL

Longacre

WN75TA

Maple Crescent

WN74BW

Pearson Place

WN74ET

Pilling Street

WN74TE

South Hey

WN75AD

Clifton Street

WN75NB

Rushton Avenue

WN74QP

Common Lane

WN74RP

Tinsley Green Way

WN74XF

Ferndale Walk

WN75DJ

Angus Avenue

WN75JJ

Ingham Street

WN74BJ

Wilkinson Park Drive

WN74GF

Brady Nook

WN74GH

Briscoe Close

WN75AH

Wigan Road

WN75FY

Stonehouse Avenue

WN75HT

Alpine Drive

WN75JF

Moor Lane

WN75PB

Abbingdon Way

WN75SN

Westbourne Avenue

WN75SP

Holly Grove

WN74QZ

Dale Grove

WN75BA

Cowburn Street

WN75BD

Alt Close

WN75EQ

Keats Street

WN75HG

Douglas Road

WN75LB

Tinkersfield

WN74SD

Malham Close

WN74SS

Mere Avenue

WN74TA

Suffolk Grove

WN75AA

Sportsman Street

WN75DW

Wigan Road

WN75JZ

Chaucer Grove

WN24XN

Boydells Houses

WN75RT

Holt Street

WN74EH

Twist Lane

WN74ST

Cowper Street

WN74UJ

Woodley Grove

WN75AE

Corn Street

WN75BZ

Malton Close

WN75DT

Wraxhall Crescent

WN75ER

Arley Drive

WN75GG

Leigh West

WN75JW

Phillips Street

WN75LF

Carlyle Grove

WN75RJ

Chisworth Close

Data Sources

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