House Prices in Leigh
£165,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£185,054
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
2450
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−2.0%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Leigh: market summary
Leigh recorded 2,450 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £165,000 and a mean of £185,054. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 2.0% (from £165,000 to £161,750). Terraced homes were the most common sale (47% of sales), and detached homes averaged £310,897 against £114,992 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Pennington had the highest average price (£307,273) and Hope Carr the lowest (£165,800). The town's median is 23% below the North West median of £210,000.
Properties in Leigh had a mean average selling price of £185,054 and a median of £165,000 over the last 12 months based on 2450 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Centre | £188,313 | 2510 |
| Hope Carr | £165,800 | 5 |
| Pennington | £307,273 | 11 |
Recent sales in Leigh
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138, Charles Street WN7 1HD | 21 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £177,000 |
| 3, Abbey Street WN7 1EU | 21 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £83,500 |
| 4, Kings Park WN7 1UE | 21 Aug 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £140,000 |
| 19, Milton Street WN7 4EB | 19 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £105,000 |
| 8, Adamson Grove WN7 4RS | 19 Aug 2026 | Detached | £340,000 |
| 11, Whalley Grove WN7 5PJ | 18 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £135,000 |
| 37a, Leigh Road WN7 1QP | 14 Aug 2026 | Other | £105,000 |
| 108, Glebe Street WN7 1RQ | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £129,950 |
| 5, Kendal Grove WN7 4ES | 14 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £165,000 |
| 3, Meadow Beck WN7 3QZ | 12 Aug 2026 | Detached | £177,400 |
| 8, Firvale Close WN7 4TG | 11 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £255,000 |
| 29, Patterdale Road WN7 2LG | 11 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £177,000 |
| 420, Manchester Road WN7 2NP | 10 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £230,000 |
| 30, Wilkinson Street WN7 4DQ | 7 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £166,500 |
| 47, Ena Crescent WN7 5ET | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £155,000 |
| 6, Worthington Place WN7 2EJ | 6 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £184,500 |
| 3, Barron Meadow WN7 5LN | 4 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £105,000 |
| 173, Hope Street WN7 1NR | 3 Aug 2026 | Terraced | £130,000 |
| 40, Stout Street WN7 4QR | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £195,000 |
| 8, Hayman Avenue WN7 3UF | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £280,000 |
Nearby towns
- Newton-le-Willows house prices 9 km · median £200,000
- Wigan house prices 9 km · median £182,000
- Bolton house prices 10 km · median £190,000
- Warrington house prices 11 km · median £245,000
- Lymm house prices 13 km · median £377,000
- St Helens house prices 15 km · median £160,000
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Leigh house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Leigh?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Leigh was £165,000 and the mean (average) was £185,054, based on 2,450 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Leigh going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Leigh was £161,750, down 2.0% on the previous 12 months (£165,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Leigh?
Average sold prices in Leigh over the last 12 months: detached £310,897 (295 sales), semi-detached £215,802 (826 sales), terraced £141,341 (1,161 sales), flats £114,992 (168 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Leigh?
Among areas of Leigh with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Pennington had the highest average sold price (£307,273) and Hope Carr the lowest (£165,800).
How many homes have sold in Leigh recently?
2,450 homes sold in Leigh in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (47% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.