Surrey Avenue is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 2NN 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 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, WN7 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 2NW, WN7 2NJ, WN7 2NQ, WN7 2NL, WN7 2NR, WN7 2NP, WN7 2NS, WN7 2NG, WN7 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 2NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 53.1% | 54.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 29% | 30.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 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 | 32.1% | 36.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.8% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 24% | 19.3% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 27.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 99% | 96.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Surrey 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 -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2024-09-16 | £284,090 |
| 33 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £493,500 | 2023-06-26 | £532,514 |
| 25 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2023-06-07 | £529,816 |
| 30 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-06-06 | £509,813 |
| 33 Surrey Avenue, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2021-04-23 | £270,225 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WN7 2NN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Breaston Avenue , WN7 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Astley Street , WN7 2AS | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7DY | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Mather Lane , WN7 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 3,438 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,042 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road Cafe & Sandwich Bar | 416 Manchester Road, Leigh | 151 yd | |
| The Archer | 62 Manchester Road, Astley | 598 yd | |
| The Spinners Tea Room - Verve Community CIC Hub | Park Lane, Leigh | 891 yd | |
| NW Computer Museum | Park Lane, Leigh | 891 yd | |
| The Bowling Green | 110 Manchester Road, Leigh | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Miners Rangers ARLFC | Manchester Road, Leigh | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marsland Green (Closed) Marsland Green Lane | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields MANCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Astley Golf Driving Range MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 512 yd |
| Bedford High School MANCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.8% |
| 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 | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.