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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

WN75LL

Glover Street

WN75NR

Garston Close

WN25YB

Crankwood Road

WN74RS

Adamson Grove

WN74SB

Firs Lane

WN74SY

Carr Street

WN75ET

Ena Crescent

WN75FT

Galloway Close

WN75HN

Wigan Road

WN75LX

Stanley Drive

WN24UB

Harbrook Grove

WN74BE

Colliers Way

WN75JY

Tennyson Avenue

WN75AQ

Wigan Road

WN75AR

Leighbrook Way

WN75EG

Masefield Avenue

WN75HH

Hillcrest Avenue

WN75QB

Ambrose Fold

WN74BH

Felthouse Drive

WN74RL

Heath Lane

WN74TF

Woodgarth

WN75EL

Wigan Road

WN75QQ

Kirkhall Lane

WN74TQ

Barker Street

WN75ES

Edna Road

WN75GF

Leigh West

WN75SJ

Leighbrook Way

WN74XA

Bracken Road

WN75AG

Wigan Road

WN75EB

Cameron Street

WN75QU

Myrtle Avenue

WN74QW

Common Lane

WN75BG

Peacock Fold

WN75BS

Hulme Road

WN75LT

Wigan Road

WN74RE

Fell Street

WN74SH

Firs Lane

WN75AJ

Banks Court

WN75BL

Lakeside

WN75JA

Crombouke Drive

WN75RU

Kirkhall Lane

WN74QU

Weaver Grove

WN75HR

Wigan Road

WN75JH

Aldred Street

WN75PN

Westleigh Lane

WN74EL

Twist Lane

WN74RH

Lune Grove

WN74RJ

Eden Grove

WN74TT

Firs Lane

WN75LN

Barron Meadow

WN74QQ

Dalehead Grove

WN75GH

Bramblemead

WN75SU

Birch Road

WN24XL

Leigh Road

WN74TH

Wilbraham Street

WN75DQ

May Avenue

WN75EF

Browning Street

WN75RD

Laburnum Avenue

WN74BQ

Ackers Fold

WN74XB

Heath Lane

WN75AP

St Pauls Close

WN75DE

Wigan Road

WN75NS

Ashbourne Close

WN75QL

Coal Pit Lane

WN75RR

Francis Street

WN75SA

Kirkhall Lane

WN75AZ

Siddeley Street

WN75JR

Westleigh Lane

WN75QS

Heather Grove

Data Sources

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