About Leigh Road
Leigh Road is a street located in the town of Hindley and in the town of Leigh. The street has a length of approximately 1,411 metres.
Leigh Road is located within the Wigan District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
Leigh Road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Numbers of 44101976, 44108011 and 44103597 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Leigh Road has the postcodes of WN2 4XW, WN2 4XN, WN2 4XL, WN2 4XG, WN2 4XF, WN2 4SZ, WN2 4XY and WN2 4TN.
Leigh Road is located within the county of Greater Manchester, situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 173.17 miles North West from central London., 12.69 miles West from Manchester, 19.72 miles East from Liverpool and 26.71 miles North East from Chester.
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Map of Leigh Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Leigh Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Sapphire Homes | 20 King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LR | Visit Website |
| Hunters | 38 Lord Street, Leigh, WN7 1AB | Visit Website |
| Jigsaw Homes Group | Turner House King Street, Leigh, WN7 4LJ |
We have found 8 postcodes for Leigh Road
Location Details
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| Latitude | 53.516797 |
| Longitude | -2.545091 |
| OS Easting (X): | 363860 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 402401 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SD639024 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Greater Manchester |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Leigh Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the local authority area of Wigan Council which is a Metropolitan District.
What Parish Council is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the ward of Hindley Green, Abram &Leigh West.
What County is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
What Constituency is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the constituency of Makerfield &Leigh.
What Part of the UK is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the North West (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the Greater Manchester Council area.
What Police Force area is Leigh Road in?
Leigh Road is located within the Greater Manchester Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Leigh Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Atherton Road (A577) | junction |
| Thomas Street | junction |
| Colwyn Drive | junction |
| Baxter's Row | junction |
| Heathlea | junction |
| Glebe Street | junction |
| Russell Street | junction |
| Halesfield | junction |
| Walls Street | junction |
| Coal Pit Lane | junction |
| Slackey Fold | junction |
| Leigh Street | junction |
| Bankhall Close | junction |
| Smith's Lane (B5237) | junction |
| Meadow Field | junction |
| Harbrook Grove | junction |
| Glover Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Leigh Road
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
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| Sunset | 21:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Leigh Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Rostherne No 2 3 July 2024 at 22:00 (12.79 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.6°C (66.5%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00031857, E00032056, E00032057, E00168458 & E00168470 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities, Outer City Hardship, Ageing Industrious Workers, Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces & White Professionals |
| Average Age | 39.19 & 36.95 |
| Area Population | 1593.00 & 1539.00 |
| Male Population | 781.00 & 782.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 812.00 & 757.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 12 & 58 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01006279 &E01006322 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wigan 019B &Wigan 026D |
| SOA Code: | 8b &4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02001305 &E02001312 |
| MSOA Name: | Wigan 019 &Wigan 026 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Hindley Green Express |
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| Atherton Rd, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SQ |
| 0345 026 9792 |
| Distance: 0.63 Miles |
| Directions from Leigh Road to Tesco Hindley Green Express |
| Asda Leigh |
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| Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ |
| 01942 676874 |
| Distance: 1.23 Miles |
| Directions from Leigh Road to Asda Leigh |
| Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
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| Parsonage Retail Park, Parsonage Way, Leigh, England, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942 507888 |
| Distance: 1.35 Miles |
| Directions from Leigh Road to Sainsburys Leigh Atherleigh Way |
| Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
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| UNIT 1, PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK, LEIGH, GREATER MANCHESTER, WN7 5SJ |
| 01942262646 |
| Distance: 1.39 Miles |
| Directions from Leigh Road to Iceland Leigh Food Warehouse |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01942 - Wigan |
| Area Code: 01204 - Bolton |
| Area Code: 01925 - Warrington |
| Area Code: 01257 - Coppull |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 18.2 | 4.4 | >=30 | Y | 28 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wigan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan &WN1 1YN |
| Telephone Number: 01942 244 991 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Makerfield &Leigh |
| The Member of Parliament is Yvonne Fovargue &James Grundy |
| Details for the MP Yvonne Fovargue &James Grundy on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Yvonne Fovargue &James Grundy on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Yvonne Fovargue &James Grundy won with a majority of 4,740 the result was Lab hold &Con gain from Lab Coop. The total electorate was 74,190 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Hindley Green, Abram &Leigh West Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Address: Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01942672825
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Address: Hindley Junior and Infant School, Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01942255339
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01942672611
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01942671442
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Address: Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942702967
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Address: Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School, Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01942674312
Newton Westpark Primary School
Address: Newton Westpark Primary School, Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01942606834
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Address: Bickershaw CofE Primary School, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01942866317
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green, Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01942767768
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Address: Hindley Green Community Primary School, Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01942255406
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01942255396
England Secondary Schools
Westleigh High School
Address: Westleigh High School, Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
Hindley High School
Address: Hindley High School, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG
Distance: 1.32 miles
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Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Leigh Road
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Leigh Road
BURZA NA
Address: 806 ATHERTON ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, LANCASHIRE, WN2 4SB
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 255765
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE BRANCH SURGERY
Address: 475 WIGAN ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5HQ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 4-12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483960
TRIVEDI A
Address: THE SURGERY, 4 - 12 WESTLEIGH LANE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 5JE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 607627
GRASMERE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483330
THE AVENUE SURGERY
Address: LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE, THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483488
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Leigh Road
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Opticians near Leigh Road
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Daisy Hill Station is 1.97 miles away.
Address: Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQ
Daisy Hill is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Daisy Hill Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Hindley Station is 2.16 miles away.
Address: Hindley station, Ladies Lane, Hindley, Lancashire, WN2 2QJ
Hindley is situated on the Manchester Southport Line and is managed by Northern.
Hindley Station is staffed on a part time basis.