Liza Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 5JB 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 Liza Street, Leigh, WN7 5JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 5JE, WN7 5JW, WN7 5RW, WN7 5QL, WN7 5RA, WN7 5SL, WN7 5JJ, WN7 5NE, WN7 5QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN7 5JB has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 34.3% | 30.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 48.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 40.4% | 46.8% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 16.7% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 26.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 96.4% | 90.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 90.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 64.9% | 46.2% | 18.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liza Street 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 -15.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Liza Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £33,250 | 1999-05-28 | £158,355 |
WN7 5JB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School School Street , WN7 5JN | 3out of 4 | 57 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 1,060 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 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,764 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 | 2,689 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 | 3,221 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd | 74 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 96 yd | |
| The Candy Drop | 3 Hendon Close, Leigh | 590 yd | |
| Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods | Kiribati Way, Leigh | 888 yd | |
| Superdrug | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 930 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Priestners Way, Leigh | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Village Club | Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 103 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 107 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 209 yd | |
| Hilton Park | 162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Wok Chinese Takeaway | 20 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 103 yd | |
| New Good Food | 76 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 103 yd | |
| Chungs Fish And Chips | 87 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 209 yd | |
| Kirkhall Lane Chippy | 54 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh | 939 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 319 Wigan Road, Leigh | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supercentre | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 930 yd | |
| One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westleigh St Paul'S C Of E Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 46 yd |
| Westleigh High School WESTLEIGH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Westleigh High School Playing Fields LAWSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Pennington Football Club HANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Kings Park Christian Centre (Closed) Leigh Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Melrose Tip HONITON CLOSE | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.