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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

WN75EG

Masefield Avenue

WN75BJ

Grosvenor Road

WN75RR

Francis Street

WN75PW

Westleigh Lane

WN75JH

Aldred Street

WN74TX

May Street

WN75RH

Chisworth Close

WN74SZ

Eastwood Grove

WN75DX

Shipham Close

WN75HW

Ashby Grove

WN75SX

Maple Crescent

WN74FX

Newtons Fold

WN74GF

Brady Nook

WN75EX

Shelley Street

WN75JQ

Isherwood Street

WN75LU

Manley Close

WN75NN

Pickley Green

WN75RN

Willow Crescent

WN74TH

Wilbraham Street

WN75ST

Broom Avenue

WN25YA

Crankwood Road

WN75RF

Cherry Grove

WN75JF

Moor Lane

WN74PX

Quebec Street

WN75LY

Telford Crescent

WN75AP

St Pauls Close

WN74GH

Briscoe Close

WN75BT

Hulme Road

WN75BG

Peacock Fold

WN75QD

Mycroft Close

WN75JL

Alma Street

WN75NX

Abbey Lane

WN75JN

School Street

WN75DP

Wigan Road

WN74XE

Leigh West

WN74PR

South Avenue

WN75RA

Lime Avenue

WN75DE

Wigan Road

WN75BZ

Malton Close

WN74FW

Mitchell Street

WN75AJ

Banks Court

WN75JR

Westleigh Lane

WN75JD

Westleigh View

WN75AQ

Wigan Road

WN75AG

Wigan Road

WN74SW

Urmston Street

WN75QR

Westbourne Avenue

WN75JE

Westleigh Lane

WN75JJ

Ingham Street

WN75FT

Galloway Close

WN74UJ

Woodley Grove

WN74SX

Naunton Avenue

WN75HJ

Hill Crescent

WN74RL

Heath Lane

WN75LH

Shadwell Grove

WN74GB

Cassidy Close

WN74QZ

Dale Grove

WN75LN

Barron Meadow

WN75FW

Coppice Nook

WN74SY

Carr Street

WN75BH

Cherry Tree Grove

WN74QA

Plank Lane

WN75NY

Priory Avenue

WN75BU

Hulme Grove

WN75QU

Myrtle Avenue

WN75EL

Wigan Road

WN75PH

Melrose Avenue

WN75RX

Lloyd Court

WN75RG

Cedar Road

WN74TB

Radnor Drive

WN75RY

Briggs Street

WN74RQ

Ribble Grove

WN75QS

Heather Grove

WN75JY

Tennyson Avenue

WN74GE

Tinsley Green Way

WN74TQ

Barker Street

WN75JS

Nel Pan Lane

WN75PE

Woburn Avenue

WN75SB

Robertshaw Street

WN75LA

Nel Pan Lane

WN75DQ

May Avenue

WN75HF

Laxey Crescent

WN75QW

Holt Street

WN75RB

Laurel Grove

WN74TY

Walter Street

WN74BJ

Wilkinson Park Drive

WN75PN

Westleigh Lane

WN75JB

Liza Street

WN75BE

Braeburn Court

WN74QX

Trent Grove

WN74EZ

Marina Walk

WN74BE

Colliers Way

WN75RP

Kirkhall Lane

WN75ET

Ena Crescent

WN75LE

Burns Avenue

WN75HY

Ambrose Avenue

WN74RJ

Eden Grove

WN74EL

Twist Lane

WN75DU

Wrington Close

WN74TA

Suffolk Grove

Data Sources

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