Glebe Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 1RQ is located in the Leigh Central & Higher Folds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glebe Street, Leigh, WN7 1RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 1RW, WN7 1RP, WN7 1RG, WN7 1RB, WN7 1RE, WN7 1QZ, WN7 1RF, WN7 1XB, WN7 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN7 1RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN7 1RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 52.2% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 28.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 35% | 44.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 13.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 21.1% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 18.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.2% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 82% | -10.7% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 77.4% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 10.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 77.2% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebe Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton South & Lilford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-04-02 | £95,000 |
| 122 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-02-04 | £85,245 |
| 95 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2024-12-13 | £81,626 |
| 100 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2024-11-14 | £82,022 |
| 116 Glebe Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-09-13 | £120,741 |
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 1out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Camaraderie @ Atherleigh Park | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 125 yd | |
| Compassion in Action Community Cafe | 58 Leigh Road, Leigh | 184 yd | |
| First & Last Leigh | 12c Leigh Road, Leigh | 233 yd | |
| The Thomas Burke | 20a Leigh Road, Leigh | 233 yd | |
| Parsonage | Leighbrook Way, Leigh | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Loft | 54b Leigh Road, Leigh | 210 yd | |
| Leigh Labour Club | Abbey Street, Leigh | 243 yd | |
| Hilton Park | 162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh | 367 yd | |
| White Lion | 6a Leigh Road, Leigh | 376 yd | |
| Ale House | 25 Henrietta Street, Leigh | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzlers | 11 Leigh Road, Leigh | 138 yd | |
| Gordon Street Chippy | 95 Gordon Street, Leigh | 217 yd | |
| King Grillerz | 34a Leigh Road, Leigh | 233 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 42a Leigh Road, Leigh | 233 yd | |
| Kirkhall Lane Chippy | 54 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 250 yd | |
| Asda Supercentre | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 436 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Derby Street, Leigh | 469 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 557 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Leigh Harriers Athletic Ground Track (Closed) Charles Street | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Leigh Miners Rangers Arlfc KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Lancastrian Leisure (Closed) East Bond Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 929 yd |
| Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot | grass pitches | 980 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.