Billinge vs Leigh (Wigan)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Leigh (wigan) is about 20% cheaper on average. Billinge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leigh (wigan) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billinge
£261,331
Leigh (Wigan)
£216,894
Crime Rate
Billinge
86.8
Leigh (Wigan)
92.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billinge
66.7%
Leigh (Wigan)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billinge
460.4
Leigh (Wigan)
449.8
EPC Rating
Billinge
71.4
Leigh (Wigan)
71.5
Median Income
Billinge
£30,580
Leigh (Wigan)
£30,393
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Leigh (wigan) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £216,894 versus £261,331 in Billinge. The most affordable entry point in Billinge is a flat at £88,000, while in Leigh (wigan) it is a flat at £116,087.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 57% pricier in Billinge (£219,616 vs £139,762).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billinge prices grew faster — 40% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime is lower in Billinge (86.8 per 1,000) compared to Leigh (wigan) (92.2 per 1,000), a 6% difference. The most common crime category in Billinge is violent-crime, while in Leigh (wigan) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Leigh (wigan): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 66.7% in Billinge.
Billinge School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leigh (Wigan) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (14 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billinge | Leigh (Wigan) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 16 |
| Primary | 3 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billinge enjoy 460.4 Mbps on average, while Leigh (wigan) lags behind at 449.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Billinge and 98.9% in Leigh (wigan). Gigabit availability stands at 90.5% in Billinge and 88% in Leigh (wigan).
Billinge is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (460 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Leigh (wigan) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Billinge's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,109 in Billinge and £1,048 in Leigh (wigan). 67.4% of homes in Billinge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Leigh (wigan).
Billinge has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billinge has a population of 4,963 while Leigh (wigan) has 46,316. Median household income is £30,579.7 in Billinge and £30,393 in Leigh (wigan). The median age is 44.1 in Billinge and 43 in Leigh (wigan). Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Billinge and 57.5% in Leigh (wigan).
| Indicator | Billinge | Leigh (Wigan) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,963 | 46,316 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £30,579.7 | £30,393 |
| Employment Rate | 55.6% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 25.8% |
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