neighbouring areas
| Accrington | Carnforth | Morecambe | Todmorden |
| 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
bedrooms house in Shelley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £109,995
Bridgfords are pleased to offer this two bedroom detached property in the Leigh area comprising of lounge, kitchen/diner, conservatory, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Clifford Street, Manchester, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £74,950
Bridgfords are pleased to offer this three bedroom mid terraced property in the Leigh area comprising of lounge, kitchen/ diner, family bathroom and three bedrooms. The property also benefits from...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Chapel Street, Lancashire, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £79,950
Hatton Munro & Partners in Leigh are delighted to present to the market this Victorian two bedroom mid terrace property, situated in the popular and well regarded Bedford area of Leigh. Typical of...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Cowper Street, LEIGH, Lancashire - Asking price of £60,000
Red Rose Estates are pleased to offer sale this pavement fronted end terraced house which is an excellent investment opportunity. The property has two bedrooms and been modernised throughout and...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Green Lane, LEIGH, Lancashire - Asking price of £299,950
This is an excellent opportunity to purchase an executive style chalet bungalow which has been modernised throughout and is situated in a secluded location of Leigh. The property benefits from 5...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in May Street, Lancashire - Auction guide price of £35,000
For sale by auction - ppmr18pinnacle properties are not auctioneers on this property,
for further details please contact us 01737 770033
mid terrace house
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2 bedrooms house in Opal Grove, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £65,000
A mid terraced property comprising of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is gas central heating and double glazing. The property is garden fronted with an...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Pendle Court, LEIGH, Lancashire - Asking price of £164,950
Red Rose are pleased to offer for sale this three storey Town House, situated on Pendle Court in Leigh. In brief the property comprises of guest cloakroom and kitchen/diner to the ground floor,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Naunton Avenue, LEIGH, Lancashire - Asking price of £134,950
Red Rose Estates are pleased to bring to the market this semi detached house which offers family sized accomodation throughout situated on a larger than average plot. The property briefly...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Hand Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester - Asking price of £435,750
Bridgfords are pleased to offer this four bedroom detached property in Leigh. The property consists of main living room, three further reception rooms, large kitchen, downstairs shower room, game...... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Leigh, Lancashire
