Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN7 2YL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	50.6%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.4%	49.4%	2.0%	49.0%	0.4%

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 2YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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	32.6%	51.4%	18.8%	37.9%	13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	40.4%	26.5%	-13.9%	44.2%	-17.7%
Separated	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	15.5%	9.2%	-6.3%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	7.8%	9.7%	1.9%	6.1%	3.6%

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	38.5%	42.1%	3.6%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	31.2%	31.7%	0.5%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	17.4%	17.1%	-0.3%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	11.3%	6.7%	-4.6%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	1.6%	2.5%	0.9%	1.2%	1.3%

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 2YL 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 13%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.5%	34.1%	-8.4%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	12.4%	-3.1%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	14.1%	-0.4%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	7%	0.8%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	17.3%	9.5%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	7.3%	13%	5.7%	33.8%	-20.8%
Other	6.2%	2.2%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.8%	1.7%
White	95.1%	89.3%	-5.8%	81.4%	7.9%
Roma	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.2%	2.3%
Arab	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	92.3%	87.2%	-5.1%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	4.5%	9.5%	5.0%	6.1%	3.4%
Africa	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	0.8%	-2.0%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.9%	87.9%	-4.0%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	2%	5%	3.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	3.8%	2.6%	1.9%	1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	52.9%	76.7%	-23.8%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	38.7%	13.5%	25.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	58.8%	46.2%	12.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Chatsworth Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatsworth 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 -17.1%.

🔎 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 2YL, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (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) - 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) - 10/10 (very 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 Chatsworth Drive are based on 15 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 Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, WN7 2YL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN7 2YL

Average Price
£111,581

Semi-Detached
£111,581

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chatsworth Drive

Average Price
£117,300

Semi-Detached
£117,300

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chatsworth DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2025-03-20	£170,181
5 Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£55,000	2011-03-09	£105,655
7 Chatsworth Drive, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£22,445	2003-01-13	£70,844

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN7 2YL

Employment

WN7 2YL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	41
Retired	40
Looking after home or family	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	15
Unemployed	14
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	8
Other	8
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance 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	333 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL	4out of 4	937 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN	3out of 4	958 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY	4out of 4	1,631 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR	3out of 4	1,635 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	768 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	1,793 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	1,848 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE	3out of 4	2,000 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	3,497 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	1,431 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN	- not rated	1,931 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	2,900 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	4,137 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	4,184 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
Totally Baked		575 yd
Astley & Tyldesley JFC	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	730 yd
Astley and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	730 yd
Higher Folds Community Centre	Stirling Close, Leigh	917 yd
Rema Tandoori Balti	104 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	1,039 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Higher Fold Social Club	Kensington Drive, Leigh	332 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare Society	Meanley Road, Tyldesley	730 yd
Tyldesley Little Theatre	Lemon Street, Tyldesley	961 yd
Railway Inn	22 Wareing Street, Tyldesley	1,042 yd
The Lounge Bar	53 Castle Street, Tyldesley	1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Higher Folds Chippy	Richmond Drive, Leigh	526 yd
Pachino Pizza	98 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	1,025 yd
Enzo's Bar & Grill	8 Castle Street, Tyldesley	1,051 yd
Bella Pizza	10 Castle Street, Tyldesley	1,052 yd
Top Fried Chicken	120 Elliott Street, Tyldesley	1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Gabriel'S Catholic Primary School Queensway	grass pitches	402 yd
Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE	grass pitches	630 yd
Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD	cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	637 yd
Hindsford Afc HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	651 yd
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	763 yd
Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street	grass pitches	824 yd
Lodge Lane Playing Fields (Hindsford Jfc) LODGE LANE	grass pitches	867 yd
St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET	grass pitches	913 yd
The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,038 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	27.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	177.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN7 2YL