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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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £173,250 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-Detached88£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

WN74BP

Baines Close

WN75PL

Melrose Avenue

WN75PS

Kilburn Close

WN75QJ

Linden Grove

WN75QR

Westbourne Avenue

WN74QG

Jessica Way

WN74SJ

Cunliffe Street

WN75AY

Wigan Road

WN75HD

Wigan Road

WN75NW

Westleigh Lane

WN75PE

Woburn Avenue

WN75PJ

Whalley Grove

WN75PR

Cartwright Grove

WN75RA

Lime Avenue

WN75SE

Victoria Street

WN74XQ

Faith Street

WN75HX

Sovereign Fold Road

WN75NJ

Westleigh Lane

WN75NN

Pickley Green

WN75PF

Abbey Lane

WN75RL

Larch Road

WN75RN

Willow Crescent

WN74GA

Crankwood Road

WN74GB

Cassidy Close

WN75HY

Ambrose Avenue

WN75SQ

Well Road

WN75JD

Westleigh View

WN74TJ

Firs Lane

WN75BT

Hulme Road

WN75BX

Kenneth Grove

WN75DF

Wigan Road

WN75FX

Brooks Houses

WN75GL

Calamite Close

WN75LQ

Keble Grove

WN75NU

Abbey Lane

WN75HW

Ashby Grove

WN75AS

Norbury Street

WN75AU

Okell Grove

WN75HF

Laxey Crescent

WN75HU

Pennine Grove

WN75NX

Abbey Lane

WN75RP

Kirkhall Lane

WN75RQ

Walnut Grove

WN75RW

Larch Road

WN75QD

Mycroft Close

WN74GD

Riley Bank Road

WN74QN

Thelwall Close

WN74QR

Stout Street

WN75AX

Slater Street North

WN75DL

Angus Avenue

WN75DU

Wrington Close

WN75EW

Shelley Street

WN75QT

Lilac Avenue

WN74BU

Carroll Close

WN74FQ

Armfield Grove

WN75HQ

Wigan Road

WN75JE

Westleigh Lane

WN75NE

Westwell Grove

WN74RY

Moresby Close

WN75BQ

Eldon Street

WN75DD

Brookbank

WN75GJ

Sovereign Fold Road

WN75HJ

Hill Crescent

WN75LZ

Telford Crescent

WN75SW

Maple Crescent

WN74RD

Stout Street

WN75DG

Hilda Street

WN75EU

Burrington Drive

WN75FW

Coppice Nook

WN75LG

Tennyson Avenue

WN74QE

Plank Lane

WN74TR

Charity Street

WN75BJ

Grosvenor Road

WN75FZ

Leigh West

WN74EP

Kearsley Street

WN74QD

Horrocks Street

WN74SA

Firs Lane

WN75BU

Hulme Grove

WN75HB

Kingsley Street

WN75JP

Boston Grove

WN75JS

Nel Pan Lane

WN75NA

Bromley Drive

WN75NT

Abbey Square

WN75RY

Briggs Street

WN75TJ

Nursery Fold

WN25YA

Crankwood Road

WN75NY

Priory Avenue

WN74PU

Montreal Street

WN75QY

Maple Crescent

WN74SU

Firs Lane

WN75HP

Ashley Drive

WN75QN

Bright Street

WN74GT

Leigh West

WN75DH

June Avenue

WN75SX

Maple Crescent

WN74FN

Marina Walk

WN74RF

Stout Street

WN74TX

May Street

WN75DR

Wigan Road

WN75HL

Pickley Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.