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| Ashton-under-Lyne | Chorley | Oldham | Wigan |
| Blackpool | Lancaster | Preston | |
| Bolton | Liverpool | Rossendale | |
| Bury | Manchester | Skelmersdale |
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Leigh is 10 miles west of Greater Manchester with a population of about 45,000. In the 18th century Leigh had a thriving textile industry and there were at least a dozen mills in the town. In 1795, the Bridgewater Canal was extended from Worsley to the middle of Leigh, and in 1819 a branch was cut from the Leeds - Liverpool Canal in Wigan to meet the Bridgewater Canal at Leigh Bridge. In the latter half of the 19th century, coal became an important industry for Leigh and the largest employer of labour after the textile industry. In recent years, former collieries have been replaced with retail parks and with excellent facilities for athletics, rugby, business and leisure pursuits.
If you are looking for property for sale in Leigh and only require two or three bedrooms, you have a choice of charming terraced cottages and houses; contemporary, detached houses and bungalows; and new-build townhouses and maisonettes. Estate agents in Leigh also represent a few larger houses mostly situated on the fringes of town.
Purpose-built contemporary apartment houses are where most of the flats for sale in Leigh are located. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding cottages, bungalows and houses, please contact Leigh estate agents.
Amenities for Leigh properties
Leigh Centurions is the local professional rugby team and Leigh RMI is a semi-professional football club. Leigh Harriers Athletic Club was founded in 1909 and is still going strong and Leigh also has its own cricket club. There are plenty of schools in Leigh for children of all ages, and Pennington Flash is a local country park with a lake and nature reserve that is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Transport in Leigh
The railway station in Atherton is a couple of miles north from Leigh and is on the Wigan - Manchester Victoria line. The station in Newton-le-Willows is about 4 miles south-west of Leigh and is on the Liverpool Huddersfield line. By road, Leigh is just north of the A580 and 5 miles from both Junctions 4 and 5 of the M61.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Leigh, which is covered by postcode WN7, you may also like to consider Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Todmorden, and Accrington.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Leigh
2 bedrooms house in Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £109,995
Bridgfords are pleased to offer a two bed roomed semi detached family home with gardens to the front and rear including off road parking and loft room. In the area in Leigh. The property benefits...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Eldon Street, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £99,950
HMP in Leigh are delighted to offer to the market this fabulous, refurbished three bedroom semi detached property. Much improved by the present owners, the property has undergone a rigerous...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Brooklands Avenue, Pennington, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £159,950
HMP in Leigh are delighted to offer for sale this fabulous three bedroom semi detached property, situated in a popular residential location in Pennington. Well presented throughout it offers...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Gordon Street, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £64,950
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are pleased to offer to the market this two bedroom mid terrace property situated in an established residential location. The property is well presented throughout...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Parkedge Close, Pennington, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £229,950
HMP are delighted to market this modern four bedroom detached property, situated on the popular Pennington Lodge development. Offering good excellent sized family accommodation the property is...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Hooten Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £82,995
Bridgfords are pleased to offer this terraced property situated in the Leigh area. The property comprises of hallway, leading through to lounge, through to a dining room leading to a separate kitchen.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Cosworth Close, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £119,950
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are delighted to present for sale this three bedroom semi detached property, situated in a cul de sac location in the popular area of Bedford. To the front of the...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Newlands Road, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £99,950
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are delighted to present to the market this modern three bedroom semi detached property situated in an established residential location in Pennington. Well...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wigan Road, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £87,500
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are delighted with instructions to offer to the market this recently refurbished three bedroom semi detached property situated in an established and popular...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Wigan Road, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £84,950
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are delighted with instructions to offer to the market this mature three bedroom semi detached property situated in an established and popular residential location...... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Leigh, Lancashire
