Hulme Road is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 5BT 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 Hulme Road, Leigh, WN7 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 5BZ, WN7 5BW, WN7 5BN, WN7 5BU, WN7 5BP, WN7 4TN, WN7 4TW, WN7 5BX, WN7 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN7 5BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 37% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 40.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 5BT this area, 31% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 31% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hulme Road 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 -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Hulme Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-08 | £192,155 |
| 76 Hulme Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2024-01-19 | £130,061 |
| 29 Hulme Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2023-06-06 | £196,756 |
| 84 Hulme Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-21 | £199,034 |
| 134 Hulme Road, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-21 | £217,627 |
WN7 5BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School Leigh Street , WN7 4TP | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 413 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 | 1,633 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fir Tree Eatery | 172 Firs Lane, Leigh | 414 yd | |
| The Pit Stop Diner | 264 Firs Lane, Leigh | 510 yd | |
| St Peters Church | Firs Lane, Leigh | 537 yd | |
| H & K Butties N Brews | 3 Firs Lane, Leigh | 565 yd | |
| Taylors Bar | 243-245 Wigan Road, Leigh | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerbeck Gym | 217c Wigan Road, Leigh | 490 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 70-72 Firs Lane, Leigh | 537 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 68 Wigan Road, Leigh | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Lane | 179 Firs Lane, Leigh | 400 yd | |
| One One Chinese Food | 270 Firs Lane, Leigh | 526 yd | |
| Firs Lane Chippy | 66 Firs Lane, Leigh | 537 yd | |
| Wangs Chinese Takeaway | 241 Wigan Road, Leigh | 582 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 319 Wigan Road, Leigh | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 262 Firs Lane, Leigh | 526 yd | |
| One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh | 780 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 876 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peake Fitness (Closed) Firs Lane | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Watsons Field HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 880 yd |
| Leigh Miners Rangers Arlfc KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.