Holt Street is in Leigh and in Wigan district. WN7 5RT 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 Holt Street, Leigh, WN7 5RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 5RY, WN7 5QW, WN7 5RR, WN7 5RU, WN7 5SB, WN7 5SG, WN7 5RP, WN7 5QP, WN7 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN7 5RT 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% |
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 5RT, 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% |
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% |
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 5RT 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holt 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Holt Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-03 | £127,975 |
| 13 Holt Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,750 | 2020-10-30 | £123,093 |
| 13 Holt Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-01-11 | £106,119 |
| 19 Holt Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2017-06-28 | £100,586 |
| 17 Holt Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2015-01-09 | £110,700 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,032 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 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community 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 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 4,011 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 | 1,227 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 | 2,076 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 | 3,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Cafe and Staff Shop within AB World Foods | Kiribati Way, Leigh | 307 yd | |
| Superdrug | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 321 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Priestners Way, Leigh | 321 yd | |
| 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd | 74 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 534 yd | |
| Parsonage | Leighbrook Way, Leigh | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Village Club | Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 524 yd | |
| Hilton Park | 162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh | 654 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 107 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 716 yd | |
| Powerbeck Gym | 217c Wigan Road, Leigh | 736 yd | |
| Waggon & Horses | 68 Wigan Road, Leigh | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkhall Lane Chippy | 54 Kirkhall Lane, Leigh | 433 yd | |
| Wok Wok Chinese Takeaway | 20 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 524 yd | |
| New Good Food | 76 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 524 yd | |
| Gordon Street Chippy | 95 Gordon Street, Leigh | 566 yd | |
| Danielle's & MJ's Takeaway | 142 Leigh Road, Leigh | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supercentre | Atherleigh Way, Leigh | 321 yd | |
| One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh | 842 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 856 yd | |
| Marks and Spencers Simply Food | Parsonage Way, Leigh | 856 yd | |
| Asda | Leigh Road, Leigh | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westleigh Methodists Cricket Club KIRKHALL LANE | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Hilton Park (Closed) Kirkhall Lane | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Westleigh St Paul'S C Of E Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Leigh East Arlfc (Closed) Grasmere Street | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Marsh Playing Fields CAMERON STREET | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Leigh) PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE RETAIL PARK PARSONAGE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Westleigh High School WESTLEIGH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 992 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.