Leigh (Wigan) Rent Guide and Insights

Discover Leigh (Wigan)'s 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in Leigh (Wigan)?

The average monthly rent for a house in Leigh (Wigan) is £1,025, costing on average £2 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £845 for a two-bedroom, £1,052 for a three-bedroom, £1,565 for a four-bedroom, and N/A for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in Leigh (Wigan) feature gardens and parking?

In Leigh (Wigan), 71% of houses have a garden and 72% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in Leigh (Wigan)?

The housing mix in Leigh (Wigan) is 8% detached, 28% semi-detached, 59% terraced, and 5% other.

£1,025
Average Rent
£845
2 Bed
£1,052
3 Bed
£1,565
4 Bed
N/A
5 Bed
71%
Have a garden
£2
per sqft
72%
Include parking
Detached: 8%
Semi-Detached: 28%
Terraced: 59%
Other: 5%

What is the most expensive area in Leigh (Wigan) to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in Leigh (Wigan) is M29, where the average monthly rent is £1,187. The second and third most expensive areas are WN7 with an average rent of £982 and WN2 with an average rent of £905 .

What is the cheapest area in Leigh (Wigan) to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in Leigh (Wigan) is WN2, where the average monthly rent is £905. The second and third cheapest areas are WN7 with an average rent of £982 and M29 with an average rent of £1,187 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in Leigh (Wigan)?

The average monthly rent for a flat in Leigh (Wigan) is £764, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £680 for a one-bedroom, £801 for a two-bedroom, £962 for a three-bedroom, and N/A for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in Leigh (Wigan) feature balconies and parking?

In Leigh (Wigan), 4% of flats have a balcony and 57% include parking.

£764
Average Rent
£680
1 Bed
£801
2 Bed
£962
3 Bed
N/A
4 Bed
4%
Have a balcony
57%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in Leigh (Wigan) to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in Leigh (Wigan) is M29, where the average monthly rent is £813. The second and third most expensive areas are WN7 with an average rent of £787 and WN2 with an average rent of £692 .

What is the cheapest area in Leigh (Wigan) to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in Leigh (Wigan) is WN2, where the average monthly rent is £692. The second and third cheapest areas are WN7 with an average rent of £787 and M29 with an average rent of £813 .

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