Imperial Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 2XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	51.2%	53.6%	2.4%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	48.8%	46.4%	-2.4%	49.0%	-2.6%

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 area around WN7 2XF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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	44.5%	56.9%	12.4%	37.9%	19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	32.1%	23.4%	-8.7%	44.2%	-20.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.2%	5.2%	1.0%	2.2%	3.0%
Divorced	11.3%	8.6%	-2.7%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	7.2%	5.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	35.7%	45%	9.3%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	33.5%	27.9%	-5.6%	33.6%	-5.7%
Fair health	18.8%	19.2%	0.4%	12.7%	6.5%
Bad health	10.2%	4.2%	-6.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.7%	3.7%	2.0%	1.2%	2.5%

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.

In the area around WN7 2XF this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.4%	34.1%	-9.3%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	16.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	6.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	15.2%	0.9%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	5.2%	2.9%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	14.8%	8.0%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	10.6%	11.5%	0.9%	33.8%	-22.3%
Other	4.2%	3%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.7%	0.5%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	2.5%	0.1%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.7%	2.9%	1.2%	0.8%	2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	91.4%	91.8%	0.4%	81.4%	10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.7% 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	92%	89.7%	-2.3%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	2.8%	7.4%	4.6%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.7%	-1.7%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.2%	6.9%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	55.7%	76.7%	-21.0%
Poland	5.8%	1.3%	4.5%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	34.5%	13.5%	21.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.3%	37.2%	2.1%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Imperial Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Imperial Drive 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 -5.8%.

🔎 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 2XF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Imperial Drive are based on 5 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 Imperial Drive, Leigh, WN7 2XF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN7 2XF

Average Price
£114,952

Semi-Detached
£127,406

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£85,813

Flats/Maisonettes
£119,180

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Imperial Drive

Average Price
£111,713

Semi-Detached
£131,461

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£87,967

Flats/Maisonettes
£103,838

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Imperial DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-03-11	£120,135
14 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2022-07-22	£128,713
4 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-12-03	£134,208
Rathbone House, 26 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	2008-05-20	£87,967
15 Imperial Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£23,147	1995-05-25	£87,541

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN7 2XF

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in WN7 2XF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	33
Student (economically inactive)	26
Looking after home or family	26
Self-Employed	19
Other	14
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	15
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Education	5
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG	3out of 4	226 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN	3out of 4	1,403 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL	4out of 4	1,408 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Astley Street , WN7 2AS	3out of 4	1,730 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR	3out of 4	1,960 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	1,291 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	1,367 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE	3out of 4	2,013 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	2,035 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	3,237 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	1,979 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	2,478 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	3,373 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY	- not rated	3,600 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	3,713 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Higher Folds Community Centre	Stirling Close, Leigh	467 yd
Totally Baked		1,050 yd
Astley & Tyldesley JFC	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	1,062 yd
Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	1,062 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Higher Fold Social Club	Kensington Drive, Leigh		309 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society	Meanley Road, Tyldesley		1,062 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Higher Folds Chippy	Richmond Drive, Leigh		198 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Gabriel'S Catholic Primary School Queensway	grass pitches	223 yd
Queensway Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND QUEENSWAY	grass pitches	587 yd
Hindsford Afc HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	980 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,011 yd
Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	1,093 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	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.7%

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	43 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN7 2XF