Kearsley Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 4EP is located in the Leigh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kearsley Street, Leigh, WN7 4EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 4ER, WN7 4EL, WN7 4EH, WN7 4ES, WN7 4EW, WN7 5AE, WN7 4ET, WN7 5AA, WN7 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN7 4EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 43.3% | 48% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29.3% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 17% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42% | 43.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 39.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 20.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 20.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 21.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 90.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 93.4% | 93% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kearsley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abram 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 -21.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Kearsley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-02-12 | £91,397 |
| 4 Kearsley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2023-05-30 | £112,891 |
| 6 Kearsley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-17 | £108,857 |
| 6 Kearsley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-02-17 | £108,857 |
| 7 Kearsley Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-02-04 | £90,898 |
WN7 4EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School Leigh Street , WN7 4TP | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 1out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Dreams | 14 Kearsley Street, Leigh | 25 yd | |
| Harvester Atherleigh | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Subway | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Costa | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Hotel | 160 Twist Lane, Leigh | 274 yd | |
| Hogans Bar | 111-113 Railway Road, Leigh | 307 yd | |
| Leigh Miners Welfare Institute & Recreational Grounds Ltd | Kirby Road, Leigh | 355 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 70-72 Firs Lane, Leigh | 361 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 68 Wigan Road, Leigh | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leopards Kitchen - Zest of India | 109 Railway Road, Leigh | 307 yd | |
| Kayk's N Shakes (KS Desserts) | 105 Railway Road, Leigh | 355 yd | |
| Firs Lane Chippy | 66 Firs Lane, Leigh | 361 yd | |
| Wing Fung | 72 Twist Lane, Leigh | 421 yd | |
| Leigh Parmesan House | 85 Railway Road, Leigh | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Derby Street, Leigh | 530 yd | |
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 749 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Leigh Miners Rangers Arlfc KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Peake Fitness (Closed) Firs Lane | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Leigh Sports Village Arena THE PAVILLION THE PAVILLION LEDGARD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Elite Fitness (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Leigh Centurions (Leigh Sports Village Stadium) Leigh Stadium Leigh Stadium Sale Way | grass pitches | 968 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.