Speakman Avenue, Leigh, WN7 2HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN7 2HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.2%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48%	48.8%	0.8%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of WN7 2HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24%	28.5%	4.5%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	62.4%	56.6%	-5.8%	44.2%	12.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5%	4.3%	-0.7%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	6.8%	8.9%	2.1%	6.1%	2.8%

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	47.4%	52.4%	5.0%	48.4%	4.0%
Good health	32.5%	32.3%	-0.2%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	16.7%	11.7%	-5.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

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	20.8%	14.2%	-6.6%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	12.1%	-4.0%	9.6%	2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.5%	-0.8%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	8.2%	7.5%	-0.7%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	16.4%	2.8%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	24%	33.5%	9.5%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.9%
Other Black	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
White	99.4%	97.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.5%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.8%	95.8%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	95.5%	-3.3%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.9%	37.2%	-15.3%
Christian	72.2%	46.2%	26.0%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Speakman Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Speakman Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley 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 -21.6%.

🔎 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
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WN7 2HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Speakman Avenue are based on 30 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 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, WN7 2HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN7 2HQ

Average Price
£215,754

Semi-Detached
£213,732

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£242,034

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Speakman Avenue

Average Price
£214,091

Semi-Detached
£212,094

Terraced
£207,935

Detached
£252,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Speakman AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-05-09	£200,000
21 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-08-23	£222,452
9 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-09-24	£237,333
23 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-07-16	£225,589
22 Speakman Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2020-09-25	£188,214

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN7 2HQ

Employment

WN7 2HQ 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 WN7 2HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Manufacturing	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	19
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Mather Lane , WN7 2PW	3out of 4	703 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Astley Street , WN7 2AS	3out of 4	725 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP	1out of 4	1,043 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX	3out of 4	1,269 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	1,130 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	2,600 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	2,625 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	2,817 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE	3out of 4	2,858 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY	- not rated	2,213 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	2,450 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	3,357 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	3,809 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	4,496 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
AimZ Tasty Box	322 Holden Road, Leigh	69 yd
Brewery Inn	25 Brewery Lane, Leigh	548 yd
Munchie's	162 Holden Road, Leigh	568 yd
Spice Lounge limited	91-93 Chapel Street, Leigh	606 yd
All Hail the Burger	117 Chapel Street, Leigh	628 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Leigh Bowling Club No2 Limited	Pownall Street, Leigh	299 yd
Bedford Sports & Social Club	Apple Street, Leigh	735 yd
Canal Turn - (Wheatsheaf Hotel)	298 Chapel Street, Leigh	774 yd
Monty’s Sports and Cabaret Club	276 Chapel Street, Leigh	792 yd
FY Gym	Forth Street, Leigh	796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Green Lane Chippy	507-509 Holden Road, Leigh	565 yd
Badboy Kebabs Leigh Ltd	157 Chapel Street, Leigh	628 yd
Hong Kong Garden	153 Chapel Street, Leigh	628 yd
Lucky star	129 Chapel Street, Leigh	628 yd
Planet Smash	63 Chapel Street, Leigh	638 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hyper Store	53 Chapel Street, Leigh		651 yd
Food Plus	71-75 Bradshawgate, Leigh		1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hawkhurst Park EDALE ROAD	grass pitches	525 yd
Lancastrian Leisure (Closed) East Bond Street	health and fitness suite, squash courts	632 yd
F Y Gym FORTH STREET	health and fitness suite	793 yd
Leigh Harriers Athletic Ground Track (Closed) Charles Street	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite	839 yd
Queensway Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	984 yd
Dootsons Park Playing Fields BOW ROAD	grass pitches	1,034 yd
Bedford High School MANCHESTER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,077 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	67.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN7 2HQ