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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

WN75JB

Liza Street

WN75LS

Lambley Close

WN75NG

Ann Street

WN74TB

Radnor Drive

WN75GN

Leigh West

WN75LA

Nel Pan Lane

WN74FU

Leigh West

WN75BN

Edmund Drive

WN75BP

Beaumaris Close

WN75BW

Midland Close

WN75JG

Hill View

WN75LE

Burns Avenue

WN75QX

Maple Crescent

WN74ES

Kendal Grove

WN75AT

Lindow Street

WN75EH

Kipling Grove

WN75JQ

Isherwood Street

WN75LJ

Nel Pan Lane

WN75QZ

Briar Grove

WN74QY

Mount Street

WN74RZ

Palatine Square

WN74SN

Hesketh Street

WN74TD

Common Lane

WN74XD

Heath Lane

WN75DN

Angus Avenue

WN75LP

Tamer Grove

WN75NH

Kenyon Street

WN75SB

Robertshaw Street

WN74RN

Heath Lane

WN74SR

Mere Street

WN74TN

Nangreaves Street

WN75AL

Scott Street

WN75GW

Glover Court

WN75LD

Netherfields

WN75NQ

Taylor Street

WN75RS

Kiribati Way

WN75RX

Lloyd Court

WN75SR

Hazel Grove

WN24GQ

Meadow Field

WN74UA

Firs Lane

WN75HA

Wigan Road

WN75JL

Alma Street

WN75LR

Glover Street

WN75SL

Trinity Place

WN75JN

School Street

WN74PS

Crankwood Road

WN75DY

Congresbury Road

WN75EX

Shelley Street

WN75JU

Barrie Street

WN75LU

Manley Close

WN74EZ

Marina Walk

WN74PX

Quebec Street

WN75DP

Wigan Road

WN75EZ

Eva Street

WN75FR

Westbrook Close

WN75LW

Little Pasture

WN75ND

Westwell Street

WN75QH

Bright Street

WN74QS

Dene Street

WN75PH

Melrose Avenue

WN75SG

Unsworth Street

WN74RR

Rozman Park

WN75EY

Ena Crescent

WN75FU

Limer Hill

WN75RH

Chisworth Close

WN74PP

Crankwood Road

WN74QX

Trent Grove

WN74TW

Tunnicliffes New Row

WN74TZ

Hamblett Street

WN75HZ

Palmer Grove

WN75JT

Nel Pan Lane

WN75TL

Crown Green Close

WN74EX

Pearson Place

WN74QT

Dene Grove

WN74TP

Leigh Street

WN74UQ

Leonard Place

WN75DS

Batheaston Grove

WN75DX

Shipham Close

WN75FS

Hulme Gardens

WN75RB

Laurel Grove

WN74FW

Mitchell Street

WN74SL

Co-Operative Street

WN74SW

Urmston Street

WN75PA

Delph Grove

WN75RF

Cherry Grove

WN74PR

South Avenue

WN74RA

Dale Street

WN74XG

Leigh West

WN75EP

Wigan Road

WN75PG

Furness Crescent

WN75ST

Broom Avenue

WN74EW

Sanderson Street

WN74TG

Firvale Close

WN74UH

Mitchell Street

WN75HE

Laxey Crescent

WN75PW

Westleigh Lane

WN74QL

Norley Road

WN74SF

Austin Street

WN74TY

Walter Street

WN75LH

Shadwell Grove

Data Sources

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