Eyet Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 1YG 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 Eyet Street, Leigh, WN7 1YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 1XR, WN7 1XE, WN7 1XW, WN7 1XA, WN7 1UZ, WN7 1YE, WN7 1WH, WN7 1XJ, WN7 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 1YG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 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 1YG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 45.5% | 50.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 28.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 31.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 25.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 16.1% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 20.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.3% | 88.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 96.9% | 87.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 87.7% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eyet Street was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6150.0% higher than the Atherton South & Lilford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eyet Street has the highest crime rate of 3 local areas in Atherton South & Lilford and the 28th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Eyet Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-30 | £142,227 |
| 45 Eyet Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2021-01-08 | £135,031 |
| 52 Eyet Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2020-09-29 | £106,686 |
| 38 Eyet Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-05-29 | £105,029 |
| 35 Eyet Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-03-22 | £137,438 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 1out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 958 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 | 1,243 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's | Derby Street, Leigh | 201 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd - (Customer Cafe) | Derby Street, Leigh | 201 yd | |
| Cafe Camaraderie @ Atherleigh Park | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 214 yd | |
| Tea Junction | 53 Railway Road, Leigh | 281 yd | |
| Somi's Patisserie | 4 Railway Road, Leigh | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogans Bar | 111-113 Railway Road, Leigh | 229 yd | |
| Sage | 2 Railway Road, Leigh | 303 yd | |
| White Lion | 6a Leigh Road, Leigh | 313 yd | |
| Jazz Loft | 54b Leigh Road, Leigh | 331 yd | |
| Leigh Labour Club | Abbey Street, Leigh | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Derby Street, Leigh | 201 yd | |
| Kayk's N Shakes (KS Desserts) | 105 Railway Road, Leigh | 211 yd | |
| Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India | 109 Railway Road, Leigh | 229 yd | |
| Leigh Parmesan House | 85 Railway Road, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Oceans Eleven | 61 Railway Road, Leigh | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Derby Street, Leigh | 201 yd | |
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 262 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 356 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 356 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Leigh Miners Rangers Arlfc KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Leigh Harriers Athletic Ground Track (Closed) Charles Street | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Peake Fitness (Closed) Firs Lane | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Leigh Sports Village Arena THE PAVILLION THE PAVILLION LEDGARD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 906 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.