Bradshawgate is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 4LX is located in the Leigh Central & Higher Folds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshawgate, Leigh, WN7 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 4LR, WN7 4AB, WN7 4NB, WN7 4LA, WN7 1DR, WN7 1DP, WN7 1AT, WN7 1DS, WN7 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 4LX is primarily male, with 59.2% 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 | 47.8% | 40.8% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -10.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 59.2% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 10.2% |
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 4LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 48.7% | 58.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 21% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 18.1% | 10.8% | -7.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 33.9% | 36.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 35.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 20% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 24.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.2% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 21.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 78.3% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 74.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 74.8% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 74.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshawgate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton South & Lilford 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 -20.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-11 | £151,499 |
| First And Second Floor Publication House, 14 - 18 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-07-25 | £197,292 |
| 22 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-07-05 | £143,326 |
| First And Second Floor Publication House, 14 - 18 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-23 | £113,520 |
| 12 Bradshawgate, Leigh, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2020-09-10 | £76,134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,338 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 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 1out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington West Bridgewater Street , Pennington WN7 4HB | 3out of 4 | 429 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 | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,686 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 | 1,112 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 4,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,492 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 4,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Cafe (now Cafe Central) | A1-5 + P46-47 Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 38 yd | |
| George and Dragon | 7 King Street, Leigh | 49 yd | |
| Scrumptious | Leigh Bus Station, Ellesmere Street | 57 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Bradshawgate, Leigh | 89 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 15-17 Bradshawgate, Leigh | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscars | 33 King Street, Leigh | 57 yd | |
| Leigh Arms | 34 King Street, Leigh | 129 yd | |
| Sage | 2 Railway Road, Leigh | 191 yd | |
| Leigh Catholic Association Club | 22 Bond Street, Leigh | 242 yd | |
| Leigh Masonic Hall Ltd | 61 Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Souvlaki | 12 Bradshawgate, Leigh | 23 yd | |
| Mr Eats | 4 Lord Street, Leigh | 108 yd | |
| Wild Grill | 2A Lord Street, Leigh | 111 yd | |
| Mr Fish & Chips | 9 Union Street, Leigh | 118 yd | |
| The Buttery Sandwich Bar & Deli | 16 Union Street, Leigh | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Ellesmere Street, Leigh | 38 yd | |
| Food Plus | 71-75 Bradshawgate, Leigh | 204 yd | |
| Aldi | 70 King Street, Leigh | 240 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Derby Street, Leigh | 307 yd | |
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 396 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Fitness (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Leigh Harriers Athletic Ground Track (Closed) Charles Street | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Lancastrian Leisure (Closed) East Bond Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 577 yd |
| Leigh Miners Rangers Arlfc KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Leigh Sports Village Arena THE PAVILLION THE PAVILLION LEDGARD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Siddow Park Hope Carr Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.