Francis Street, Leigh, WN7 5RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN7 5RR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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	50.4%	47.8%	-2.6%	51.0%	-3.2%
Male	49.6%	52.2%	2.6%	49.0%	3.2%

Partnership Status

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 5RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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	41.4%	49.4%	8.0%	37.9%	11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	30.4%	31.3%	0.9%	44.2%	-12.9%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	14.5%	10.7%	-3.8%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	11.9%	8.2%	-3.7%	6.1%	2.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	25.6%	33.2%	7.6%	48.4%	-15.2%
Good health	31.9%	32.8%	0.9%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	26.3%	20.1%	-6.2%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	11.9%	10.6%	-1.3%	4.0%	6.6%
Very bad health	4.4%	3.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	2.1%

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 5RR this area, 34.5% 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 16.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.3%	34.5%	-14.8%	18.2%	16.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	14%	-3.2%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	13.5%	1.6%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	1.3%	5.7%	4.4%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	13.5%	4.2%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	6.6%	16.2%	9.6%	33.8%	-17.6%
Other	4.4%	2.6%	-1.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% 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%	5.5%	5.5%	3.1%	2.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1.1%	3.3%	2.2%	2.5%	0.8%
Other Black	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.3%	86.5%	-9.8%	81.4%	5.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% 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	96.7%	85.1%	-11.6%	83.2%	1.9%
European Union	1.1%	6.2%	5.1%	6.1%	0.1%
Africa	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0%	5.1%	5.1%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	85.1%	-10.5%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.4%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	3.3%	2.6%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	2.2%	3.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.4%	76.7%	-17.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
No passport held	29.7%	13.5%	16.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.3%	37.2%	-3.9%
Christian	61.9%	46.2%	15.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Francis Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis 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 -12.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WN7 5RR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Francis Street are based on 2 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 Francis Street, Leigh, WN7 5RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN7 5RR

Average Price
£133,454

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£133,454

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Francis Street

Average Price
£136,810

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£136,810

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Francis Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Francis Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£73,000	2006-11-24	£120,530
5 Francis Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£79,000	2005-02-11	£153,090

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN7 5RR

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	52
Retired	49
Long-Term Sick or disabled	43
Part-Time Employee	22
Other	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	12
Unemployed	11
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	4
Education	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	3,917 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	508 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS	4out of 4	601 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ	3out of 4	630 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY	4out of 4	727 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	823 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	2,998 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU	3out of 4	3,161 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	3,665 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	3,944 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,305 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	2,195 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	3,574 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	4,134 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS	- not rated	4,535 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods	Kiribati Way, Leigh	398 yd
4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd	74 Westleigh Lane, Leigh	412 yd
Superdrug	Atherleigh Way, Leigh	447 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Priestners Way, Leigh	447 yd
Parsonage	Leighbrook Way, Leigh	685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westleigh Village Club	Westleigh Lane, Leigh	402 yd
Red Lion Hotel	107 Westleigh Lane, Leigh	590 yd
Hilton Park	162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh	750 yd
Powerbeck Gym	217c Wigan Road, Leigh	757 yd
Waggon & Horses	68 Wigan Road, Leigh	949 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok Wok Chinese Takeaway	20 Westleigh Lane, Leigh	402 yd
New Good Food	76 Westleigh Lane, Leigh	402 yd
Kirkhall Lane Chippy	54 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh	543 yd
Chungs Fish And Chips	87 Westleigh Lane, Leigh	590 yd
Gordon Street Chippy	95 Gordon Street, Leigh	681 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Supercentre	Atherleigh Way, Leigh	447 yd
One Stop	232 Wigan Road, Leigh	797 yd
Sainsburys	Parsonage Way, Leigh	972 yd
Marks and Spencers Simply Food	Parsonage Way, Leigh	972 yd
Asda	Leigh Road, Leigh	1,091 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE	grass pitches	184 yd
Westleigh St Paul'S C Of E Primary School SCHOOL STREET	grass pitches	514 yd
Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE	grass pitches	684 yd
Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane	grass pitches	691 yd
Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET	grass pitches	729 yd
Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street	grass pitches	789 yd
Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE	grass pitches	826 yd
Westleigh High School WESTLEIGH LANE	artificial grass pitch	865 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	974 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%

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

Overview of WN7 5RR