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About

Leigh West is a ward located in the town of Leigh, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to the town centre, providing easy access to local amenities, shops, and public transport links. The ward also includes parts of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering green spaces and walking routes for residents.

Leigh West has a strong sense of community, with several schools, parks, and leisure facilities serving the area. The ward is well-connected by road and rail, with Leigh Railway Station providing links to Manchester and other nearby towns. While the area is mostly urban, it retains pockets of open land and waterways, blending convenience with quieter surroundings. The local economy is supported by a range of small businesses and services catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Leigh West has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leigh West is £34,332 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Leigh West

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Leigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £385,000.

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£222,500
Flats11£90,000
Semi-Detached87£185,000
Terraced53£135,000

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

WN75FT

Leigh North

WN75HN

Abram & Bickershaw

WN75LH

Shadwell Grove

WN75LL

Glover Street

WN75LX

Stanley Drive

WN75NR

Garston Close

WN24UB

Harbrook Grove

WN75EG

Masefield Avenue

WN74BE

Colliers Way

WN75AQ

Leigh West

WN75AR

Leighbrook Way

WN75HH

Hill Crest Avenue

WN75JY

Tennyson Avenue

WN75QB

Pickley Green

WN75EL

Eva Street

WN74BH

Felthouse Drive

WN74RL

Heath Lane

WN74TF

Woodgarth

WN74TQ

Barker Street

WN75ES

Edna Road

WN75GF

Leigh North

WN75QQ

Kirkhall Lane

WN75SJ

Leighbrook Way

WN75EB

Cameron Street

WN74XA

Bracken Road

WN75AG

Leigh West

WN75QU

Myrtle Avenue

WN25YD

Crankwood Road

WN74GE

Tinsley Green Way

WN74QU

Weaver Grove

WN74QW

Common Lane

WN75BG

Peacock Fold

WN75BS

Cherry Tree Grove

WN75HR

Leigh North

WN75JH

Aldred Street

WN75LT

Abram & Bickershaw

WN75PN

Abbey Lane

WN74EL

Parsonage Way

WN74RE

Fell Street

WN74RH

Lune Grove

WN74RJ

Eden Grove

WN74SH

Firs Lane

WN74TT

Charity Street

WN75AJ

Banks Court

WN75BL

Lake Side

WN75JA

Crombouke Drive

WN75LN

Barron Meadow

WN75RU

Kirkhall Lane

WN24XL

Bankhall Close

WN75EF

Browning Street

WN74QQ

Common Lane

WN74TH

Wilbraham Street

WN75DQ

May Avenue

WN75GH

Leigh West

WN75RD

Laburnum Avenue

WN75SU

Birch Road

WN74XB

Heath Lane

WN74BQ

Ackers Fold

WN75AP

St Pauls Close

WN75AZ

Siddeley Street

WN75DE

Cherry Tree Grove

WN75JR

Westleigh Lane

WN75NS

Ashbourne Close

WN75QL

Coal Pit Lane

WN75QS

Heather Grove

WN75QW

Holt Street

WN75RR

Francis Street

WN75SA

Kirkhall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.