Houses for sale in Leigh, Wigan
House Prices in Leigh
Properties in Leigh have an average house price of £173k and had 2,689 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Leigh is an area in Wigan with 22,462 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.14M.
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Neighbourhoods in Leigh
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Property price trends in Leigh
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Leigh sold for £183,793 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 26,249 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £158,698, that's a rise of roughly 15.8%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 20.7% since 2021, a gain of around £31,547 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £119,912, so the typical sold price has climbed about 53.3% since then, roughly 4.4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 4.7%.
Frequently asked questions about Leigh
What is the average price for a property for sale in Leigh?
The average price for a property for sale in Leigh is £172,543. This amount is 11% lower than the average price in Wigan. There are 8,162 property listings for sale in Leigh.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Leigh?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Leigh are Lowton East at an average of £203,572, Hindley Green at an average of £201,884 and Leigh South at an average of £196,432.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Leigh?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Leigh are Leigh West at an average of £142,926, Atherleigh at an average of £174,127 and Leigh East at an average of £180,826.
Which train stations are available in or near Leigh?
Some of the train stations available in or near Leigh are Hag Fold, Atherton and Daisy Hill.
Property Price Paid in Leigh by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £183,793 | 
-0,2% |
289 Properties |
| 2025 | £184,122 | 
7% |
777 Properties |
| 2024 | £171,074 |
7% |
826 Properties |
| 2023 | £158,698 |
-3% |
797 Properties |
| 2022 | £162,836 |
7% |
920 Properties |
| 2021 | £152,246 |
0,5% |
1,112 Properties |
| 2020 | £151,499 |
13% |
849 Properties |
| 2019 | £132,222 |
6% |
1,035 Properties |
| 2018 | £124,038 |
1% |
906 Properties |
| 2017 | £122,776 |
2% |
926 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Leigh
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £318,692.00 | 303 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £102,589.00 | 202 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £199,515.00 | 872 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £131,635.00 | 1,312 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Leigh
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