Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area
Leigh Town Centre is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 10.3 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area includes 10 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 10.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St MaryWN7 1YD
- Grade II Boar's Head Public HouseWN7 1EG
- Grade II Boundary Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South, West and East of Church of St. MaryWN7 1EB
- Grade II Leigh Town HallWN7 1DY
- Grade II National Westminster Bank Including Attached OfficesWN7 1DX
- Grade II ObeliskWN7 1EG
- Grade II Stables at the Boars Head Public HouseWN7 1EQ
- Grade II The George and DragonWN7 4LP
- Grade II War Memorial Near Junction with Silk StreetWN7 1AA
- Grade II Yorkshire Bank Including Yorkshire Bank Chambers Entered From Downing StreetWN7 4LP
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Railway Road, Leigh0.4 km
- Leigh Bridge0.4 km
- Bridgewater Canal, Leigh1.2 km
- Pennington, Leigh1.3 km
- Howe Bridge, Atherton2.7 km
- Market Place, Atherton3.5 km
- Tyldesley Town Centre3.7 km
- Culcheth (Newchurch)4.2 km
About Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area
- Is my property in Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Leigh Town Centre?
- Properties in Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.
Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees