Yates Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 5QP 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 Yates Street, Leigh, WN7 5QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 5QW, WN7 5RU, WN7 5QN, WN7 5QJ, WN7 5SP, WN7 5SR, WN7 5SS, WN7 5RY, WN7 5QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN7 5QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 53.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 20.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 15.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 42.5% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 31% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 5QP this area, 30.9% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 30.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 18.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.1% | 12.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 81.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 81.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 81.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 38.3% | 13.5% | 24.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yates 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 -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Yates Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,995 | 2017-09-01 | £112,118 |
| 8 Yates Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2014-07-31 | £127,816 |
| 8 Yates Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2003-11-07 | £117,199 |
WN7 5QP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School School Street , WN7 5JN | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | 3out of 4 | 872 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 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 4,058 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 | 1,327 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 | 2,086 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 | 3,802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,366 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superdrug | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 327 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Priestners Way, Leigh | 327 yd | |
| Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods | Kiribati Way, Leigh | 419 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 140 Leigh Road, Leigh | 505 yd | |
| Parsonage | Leighbrook Way, Leigh | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Park | 162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh | 506 yd | |
| Westleigh Village Club | Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 570 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 107 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 784 yd | |
| Jazz Loft | 54b Leigh Road, Leigh | 828 yd | |
| Leigh Labour Club | Abbey Street, Leigh | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkhall Lane Chippy | 54 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh | 310 yd | |
| Gordon Street Chippy | 95 Gordon Street, Leigh | 453 yd | |
| Danielle's & MJ's Takeaway | 142 Leigh Road, Leigh | 501 yd | |
| Fatboys | 156 Leigh Road, Leigh | 506 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cuisine | 144 Leigh Road, Leigh | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supercentre | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 327 yd | |
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 886 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 888 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 888 yd | |
| One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Westleigh St Paul'S C Of E Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Kings Park Christian Centre (Closed) Leigh Road | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Westleigh High School WESTLEIGH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,058 yd |
| Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.