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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 186 recent sales, the median property price is £174,950 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.

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
Detached18£244,500
Flats13£85,000
Semi-Detached85£195,000
Terraced70£144,250

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

WN74ER

Knowsley Street

WN75NW

Westleigh Lane

WN74UL

Strange Street

WN75EE

Wordsworth Avenue

WN75PS

Kilburn Close

WN74FP

Plank Lane

WN75NA

Bromley Drive

WN75PJ

Whalley Grove

WN75EY

Ena Crescent

WN75AA

Sportsman Street

WN75SL

Trinity Place

WN75JP

Boston Grove

WN75FR

Westbrook Close

WN74XD

Heath Lane

WN75HP

Ashley Drive

WN75QT

Lilac Avenue

WN75EW

Shelley Street

WN75HS

Wigan Road

WN74PS

Crankwood Road

WN74TD

Common Lane

WN75QY

Maple Crescent

WN74UQ

Leonard Place

WN75LS

Lambley Close

WN75NP

Lawson Avenue

WN75QN

Bright Street

WN75NS

Ashbourne Close

WN75DN

Angus Avenue

WN74BP

Baines Close

WN74TZ

Hamblett Street

WN75SN

Westbourne Avenue

WN75HX

Sovereign Fold Road

WN75BB

Lostock Walk

WN75AZ

Siddeley Street

WN74QT

Dene Grove

WN75LD

Netherfields

WN74EW

Sanderson Street

WN74BW

Pearson Place

WN25YD

Crankwood Road

WN75NR

Garston Close

WN74TP

Leigh Street

WN74ET

Pilling Street

WN75JT

Nel Pan Lane

WN75DL

Angus Avenue

WN74TL

Firs Lane

WN75EB

Cameron Street

WN74SN

Hesketh Street

WN74TT

Firs Lane

WN75HH

Hillcrest Avenue

WN75EP

Wigan Road

WN74RZ

Palatine Square

WN75HQ

Wigan Road

WN75AW

Lynton Street

WN75AH

Wigan Road

WN74QU

Weaver Grove

WN75PQ

Melrose Avenue

WN75GH

Bramblemead

WN75JG

Hill View

WN24XN

Boydells Houses

WN75QQ

Kirkhall Lane

WN75SH

Victoria Street

WN75SA

Kirkhall Lane

WN75AY

Wigan Road

WN75AU

Okell Grove

WN75FY

Stonehouse Avenue

WN75HG

Douglas Road

WN74QL

Norley Road

WN75LP

Tamer Grove

WN75EZ

Eva Street

WN75SP

Holly Grove

WN75QB

Ambrose Fold

WN74RG

Mersey Street

WN75DW

Wigan Road

WN75LX

Stanley Drive

WN74FQ

Armfield Grove

WN75HD

Wigan Road

WN75HU

Pennine Grove

WN75NG

Ann Street

WN74XQ

Faith Street

WN74XF

Ferndale Walk

WN75NH

Kenyon Street

WN74RF

Stout Street

WN75PB

Abbingdon Way

WN74QR

Stout Street

WN75EH

Kipling Grove

WN74EX

Pearson Place

WN74PY

Montreal Street

WN74SS

Mere Avenue

WN74SB

Firs Lane

WN75ES

Edna Road

WN75AS

Norbury Street

WN75SS

Hawthorn Grove

WN74TJ

Firs Lane

WN74BH

Felthouse Drive

WN75SR

Hazel Grove

WN75QX

Maple Crescent

WN74UB

Thompson Street

WN74ES

Kendal Grove

WN75GN

Leigh West

WN74RH

Lune Grove

WN74QQ

Dalehead Grove

Data Sources

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