Leighton Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M46 0JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	50.8%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.6%	49.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	33.7%	9.1%	37.9%	-4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	55.3%	51%	-4.3%	44.2%	6.8%
Separated	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	9.1%	7.8%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	9.8%	6.7%	-3.1%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.3%	42.8%	-0.5%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	31.7%	39.6%	7.9%	33.6%	6.0%
Fair health	20.2%	13.4%	-6.8%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	3.2%	3.5%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	0.6%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.8%	21.3%	-4.5%	18.2%	3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	9.4%	-2.7%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	15.4%	-0.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	12.2%	5.8%	5.3%	6.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	14.6%	-0.6%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	22%	25.2%	3.2%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	3%	2%	-1.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99%	97.8%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.4%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.4%	96.5%	-2.9%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	96.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.9%	76.7%	10.2%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	67.3%	46.2%	21.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Leighton Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leighton Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton North average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in M46 0JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Leighton Street are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Leighton Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for M46 0JP

Average Price
£182,852

Semi-Detached
£181,148

Terraced
£193,923

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Leighton Street

Average Price
£140,543

Semi-Detached
£171,126

Terraced
£123,232

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Leighton Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Leighton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2025-07-09	£173,659
3 Leighton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2025-06-23	£168,863
3 Leighton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-05-30	£178,055
7 Leighton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-12-14	£128,843
1 Leighton Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-05-25	£218,770

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M46 0JP

Employment

M46 0JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in M46 0JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	79
Self-Employed	29
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Other	12
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	4,679 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St George's CofE Infant School Nelson Street , Atherton M46 0LE	- not rated	389 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ	3out of 4	521 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ	- not rated	669 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Junior School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ	- not rated	669 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Leigh Road , Atherton M46 0PA	3out of 4	690 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY	- not rated	575 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	3out of 4	610 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	2,006 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	- not rated	2,006 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	3out of 4	2,426 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX	- not rated	869 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bride Community Church Christian School Kings Park Christian Centre , Leigh Road WN7 1UB	- not rated	1,906 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	- not rated	2,060 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	2,060 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	- not rated	2,082 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Letters Inn	2 Wigan Road, Atherton	35 yd
Golden Dance Studios	144 Market Street, Atherton	197 yd
Jigsaw Sandwich Bar	121 Market Street, Atherton	210 yd
The Acai Hut	107-111b Market Street, Atherton	314 yd
Royal Inn	67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton	330 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sky Lounge	122 Market Street, Atherton	197 yd
Punch Bowl Hotel	165 Market Street, Atherton	210 yd
Taphouse	119 Market Street, Atherton	279 yd
Atherton Conservative Club	50 Market Street, Atherton	380 yd
The Mill	84 Market Street, Atherton	395 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mediterranean Fish Bar	124-126 Market Street, Atherton	197 yd
Bamboo House	6 Bag Lane, Atherton	206 yd
Jasmin House	161 Market Street, Atherton	210 yd
Martin's Fish & Chips	155 Market Street, Atherton	210 yd
Smashies	143 Market Street, Atherton	210 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Crab Tree Lane, Atherton		769 yd
Morrisons Daily	117 Car Bank Street, Atherton		877 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET	grass pitches	473 yd
Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET	grass pitches	527 yd
Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street	swimming pool	578 yd
Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	589 yd
Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	608 yd
Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street	health and fitness suite	714 yd
Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE	grass pitches	820 yd
Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street		863 yd
The Kensite Stadium ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET	grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.