Ena Crescent, Leigh, WN7 5ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN7 5ET 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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	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%

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 5ET 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Ena Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ena Crescent 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN7 5ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Ena Crescent are based on 44 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 Ena Crescent, Leigh, WN7 5ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN7 5ET

Average Price
£113,128

Semi-Detached
£114,682

Terraced
£97,586

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ena Crescent

Average Price
£110,507

Semi-Detached
£110,750

Terraced
£100,040

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ena CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
85 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2022-09-13	£135,238
11 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2021-10-22	£140,629
101 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-08-11	£150,175
93 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2019-05-28	£171,858
17 Ena Crescent, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£45,000	2019-03-15	£69,181

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN7 5ET

Employment

WN7 5ET 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	3,659 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY	3out of 4	610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School Leigh Street , WN7 4TP	3out of 4	806 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS	4out of 4	950 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School School Street , WN7 5JN	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	1,335 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU	2out of 4	3,643 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	3,685 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	3,693 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	3,804 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	823 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	2,028 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	3,437 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	3,667 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD	- not rated	4,051 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taylors Bar	243-245 Wigan Road, Leigh	169 yd
The.Coffee.Collective	363 Wigan Road, Leigh	346 yd
Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods	Kiribati Way, Leigh	726 yd
St Peters Church	Firs Lane, Leigh	899 yd
The Fir Tree Eatery	172 Firs Lane, Leigh	906 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Powerbeck Gym	217c Wigan Road, Leigh	235 yd
Waggon & Horses	68 Wigan Road, Leigh	741 yd
Spinners Arms	70-72 Firs Lane, Leigh	899 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wangs Chinese Takeaway	241 Wigan Road, Leigh	169 yd
Balti Hut	319 Wigan Road, Leigh	183 yd
Oriental Palace	321 Wigan Road, Leigh	183 yd
Wigan Road Chippy	325 Wigan Road, Leigh	183 yd
Pizza Mia	13 Douglas Road, Leigh	297 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Stop	232 Wigan Road, Leigh	287 yd
Heron Foods	416 Wigan Road, Leigh	882 yd
Asda Supercentre	Atherleigh Way, Leigh	958 yd
Spar	262 Firs Lane, Leigh	1,009 yd
Sainsburys	Parsonage Way, Leigh	1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET	grass pitches	441 yd
Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE	grass pitches	606 yd
Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE	grass pitches	733 yd
Peake Fitness (Closed) Firs Lane	health and fitness suite	866 yd
Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE	grass pitches	909 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,018 yd
Westleigh Cricket Club The Pingot	grass pitches	1,069 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	66.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN7 5ET