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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

WN74QF

Hayes Street

WN75NB

Rushton Avenue

WN74RA

Dale Street

WN75HT

Alpine Drive

WN75LW

Little Pasture

WN75RJ

Chisworth Close

WN74RP

Tinsley Green Way

WN74SF

Austin Street

WN75DR

Wigan Road

WN75ER

Arley Drive

WN74SD

Malham Close

WN74QN

Thelwall Close

WN75LT

Wigan Road

WN74QW

Common Lane

WN75AR

Leighbrook Way

WN75TA

Maple Crescent

WN75LB

Tinkersfield

WN74PT

Durban Street

WN75NE

Westwell Grove

WN75JA

Crombouke Drive

WN24UB

Harbrook Grove

WN75JX

Shelley Street

WN74TN

Nangreaves Street

WN75LL

Glover Street

WN75SG

Unsworth Street

WN75GW

Glover Court

WN75JU

Barrie Street

WN74PP

Crankwood Road

WN75NF

Northwell Street

WN75AX

Slater Street North

WN75AD

Clifton Street

WN74QP

Common Lane

WN75QP

Yates Street

WN74SU

Firs Lane

WN74UG

Strange Street

WN74RY

Moresby Close

WN75NZ

Warlow Drive

WN75SW

Maple Crescent

WN74SH

Firs Lane

WN75BN

Edmund Drive

WN75LQ

Keble Grove

WN75HE

Laxey Crescent

WN75SU

Birch Road

WN74QG

Jessica Way

WN74SJ

Cunliffe Street

WN75AT

Lindow Street

WN74UA

Firs Lane

WN75DT

Wraxhall Crescent

WN75GL

Calamite Close

WN75TH

Cloister Avenue

WN75BP

Beaumaris Close

WN75ED

Wordsworth Avenue

WN74FU

Leigh West

WN75BQ

Eldon Street

WN75NQ

Taylor Street

WN75RL

Larch Road

WN75TL

Crown Green Close

WN75PA

Delph Grove

WN75LZ

Telford Crescent

WN75SE

Victoria Street

WN75BX

Kenneth Grove

WN74TR

Charity Street

WN75QH

Bright Street

WN74RB

Fell Street

WN75BY

Kenneth Avenue

WN75HZ

Palmer Grove

WN75BL

Lakeside

WN75HL

Pickley Court

WN74QJ

Johnson Close

WN75EU

Burrington Drive

WN75AN

Lowood Street

WN74BF

Hogan Court

WN74SR

Mere Street

WN75RS

Kiribati Way

WN75RQ

Walnut Grove

WN75RU

Kirkhall Lane

WN74QY

Mount Street

WN74RT

Shepherd Croft

WN75RT

Holt Street

WN75PG

Furness Crescent

WN75PL

Melrose Avenue

WN75SY

Garden Vale

WN75DD

Brookbank

WN74BQ

Ackers Fold

WN75BA

Cowburn Street

WN75DJ

Angus Avenue

WN75BS

Hulme Road

WN75HN

Wigan Road

WN75NJ

Westleigh Lane

WN74TS

Faith Street

WN75NT

Abbey Square

WN75GF

Leigh West

WN74QD

Horrocks Street

WN75EA

Cameron Street

WN75ND

Westwell Street

WN24GQ

Meadow Field

WN75EN

Harptree Grove

WN75BW

Midland Close

WN74TG

Firvale Close

WN75GJ

Sovereign Fold Road

Data Sources

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