Henry Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 3ER 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 Henry Street, Leigh, WN7 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 3EP, WN7 3EW, WN7 3ES, WN7 3HX, WN7 3EN, WN7 3HA, WN7 3EZ, WN7 2PL, WN7 3EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 3ER is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 46.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 3ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 28.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 31.5% | -14.0% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 37% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 19.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3ER this area, 37.4% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 37.4% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 95.2% | 87.4% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 95.5% | 84.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 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 | 94.2% | 84.4% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Leigh South 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 -38.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Henry Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-07-04 | £176,158 |
| 125 Henry Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-10-04 | £139,746 |
| 122 Henry Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-12-15 | £128,419 |
| 106 Henry Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-05-12 | £139,916 |
| 114 Henry Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-13 | £175,457 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington West Bridgewater Street , Pennington WN7 4HB | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 1out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Astley Street , WN7 2AS | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 937 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 | 1,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,256 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Nibbles | English Street, Leigh | 271 yd | |
| Tutus vs Twisters | 15 Queen Street, Leigh | 414 yd | |
| Indian 1 | 23 Chapel Street, Leigh | 427 yd | |
| Spice Lounge limited | 91-93 Chapel Street, Leigh | 445 yd | |
| Brewed Boy Coffee Co | 1f Brown Street North, Leigh | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Masonic Hall Ltd | 61 Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 518 yd | |
| Bedford Sports & Social Club | Apple Street, Leigh | 591 yd | |
| Leigh Catholic Association Club | 22 Bond Street, Leigh | 700 yd | |
| Oscars | 33 King Street, Leigh | 708 yd | |
| Leigh Arms | 34 King Street, Leigh | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy's Plaice | 13 Hope Carr Road, Siddow Common | 254 yd | |
| Bamboo Oriental | 55 Chapel Street, Leigh | 427 yd | |
| SFC | 59 Chapel Street, Leigh | 427 yd | |
| Me Pizza | 57 Chapel Street, Leigh | 427 yd | |
| Speedy Gonzales | 61 Chapel Street, Leigh | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Store | 53 Chapel Street, Leigh | 429 yd | |
| Food Plus | 71-75 Bradshawgate, Leigh | 557 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh | 627 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 636 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Derby Street, Leigh | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siddow Park Hope Carr Road | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Lancastrian Leisure (Closed) East Bond Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 565 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Dootsons Park Playing Fields BOW ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Leigh Harriers Athletic Ground Track (Closed) Charles Street | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| F Y Gym FORTH STREET | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Hawkhurst Park EDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.