Greendale Crescent is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 2LQ is located in the Leigh South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greendale Crescent, Leigh, WN7 2LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 2LR, WN7 2LL, WN7 2LD, WN7 2LF, WN7 2LA, WN7 2LY, WN7 2LE, WN7 2LT, WN7 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 2LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 50.4% | 54.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 45.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 21.8% | 30.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 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 | 45.6% | 35.9% | -9.7% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 41% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 17.9% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 24.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 96.7% | 91.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 91.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 75.7% | 46.2% | 29.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greendale Crescent 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.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Greendale Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,950 | 2025-07-11 | £241,562 |
| 6 Greendale Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2016-02-26 | £204,395 |
| 10 Greendale Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2012-10-19 | £229,351 |
| 20 Greendale Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2010-12-15 | £196,573 |
| 13 Greendale Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2007-09-26 | £46,900 |
WN7 2LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2LQ 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Astley Street , WN7 2AS | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Breaston Avenue , WN7 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Breaston Avenue , WN7 3DJ | - not rated | 892 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Mather Lane , WN7 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higher Folds Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bride Community Church Christian School Kings Park Christian Centre , Leigh Road WN7 1UB | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill School Elliott Street , Tyldesley M29 8JE | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School Firs Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 3,189 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bowling Green | 110 Manchester Road, Leigh | 107 yd | |
| The Spinners Tea Room - Verve Community CIC Hub | Park Lane, Leigh | 128 yd | |
| NW Computer Museum | Park Lane, Leigh | 128 yd | |
| Mias Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 87 Manchester Road, Leigh | 167 yd | |
| The Crispy Bun | 151 Chapel Street, Leigh | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY Gym | Forth Street, Leigh | 406 yd | |
| Canal Turn - (Wheatsheaf Hotel) | 298 Chapel Street, Leigh | 466 yd | |
| Monty’s Sports and Cabaret Club | 276 Chapel Street, Leigh | 514 yd | |
| Leigh Miners Rangers ARLFC | Manchester Road, Leigh | 549 yd | |
| East Leigh Labour Club | Butts Street, Leigh | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Chippy | 507-509 Holden Road, Leigh | 235 yd | |
| Angelo's Takeaway | 235 Chapel Street, Leigh | 466 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 181 Chapel Street, Leigh | 583 yd | |
| Butts Bridge Fish and Chips | 32 Warrington Road, Leigh | 629 yd | |
| Badboy Kebabs Leigh Ltd | 157 Chapel Street, Leigh | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Hawkhurst Park EDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| F Y Gym FORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Queensway Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND QUEENSWAY | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Dootsons Park Playing Fields BOW ROAD | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School BREASTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 876 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.