Area Information for Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN

Harrier Close in Leigh is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leigh and Atherton. This page combines information for the address Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WN7 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WN7 2GN.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wigan
Ward Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Constituency Leigh and Atherton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 42 property sales in Harrier Close, WN7 2GN since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Leigh East), and the Greater Manchester Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN:

Greenshank Close, Leigh, WN7 2GG
Falcon Close, Leigh, WN7 2GJ
Clough House Drive, Leigh, WN7 2GD
Hobby Grove, Leigh, WN7 2GL
Siskin Close, Leigh, WN7 2GB
Dunlin Grove, Leigh, WN7 2GH

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WN7 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 42 property sales in Harrier Close since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Harrier Close, Leigh consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 36
Semi-Detached 87
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 128
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 54% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 52
Owned with Mortgage 69
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 6
Rent Free 0
Total 128

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 21
Two People 46
Three People 27
Four People 26
Five People 5
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 125

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Harrier Close, Leigh consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 21
Family Household 105
Other Household 4
Total 130

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 93
Deprived In One Dimension 31
Deprived In Two Dimensions 4
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 128

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leigh and Atherton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 53% male.

Gender
Male 176
Female 159
Total 335

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 24
10-14 30
15-19 26
20-24 11
25-29 15
30-34 16
35-39 19
40-44 22
45-49 37
50-54 32
55-59 29
60-64 21
65-69 18
70-74 6
75-79 14
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 332

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WN7 2GN does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 79
Married 150
Separated 8
Divorced 21
Widowed 10
Total 268

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 203
Good 101
Fair 23
Bad 6
Very Bad 1
Total 334

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 91
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 56
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 50
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 33
Total 267

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 312
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 6
Chinese 10
Other Asian 1
Other 4
Total 335

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 319
European Union 3
Middle East and Asia 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 335

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 319
10+ Years 11
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 2
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 335

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WN7 2GN.

Passport(s) Held
None 16
United Kingdom 311
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 3
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 85
Christian 233
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 6
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 9
Total 335

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Leigh Central & Higher Folds ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 48% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 129
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 18
Retired 42
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 2
Other 0
Total 266

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 30
Professional Occupations 42
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 22
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 18
Elementary Occupations 12
Total 199

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 43
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 56
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 48
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 32
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 16
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 16
Full-time Student 18
Total 267

Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN is within the Leigh East policing neighbourhood, under the Greater Manchester Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Leigh East
Chapel Street
Leigh
WN7 2PS
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WN7 2GN. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WN7 2GN.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest railway station is Atherton, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Atherton 2.2 miles
Hag Fold 2.4 miles
Daisy Hill 2.8 miles
Westhoughton 4 miles
Hindley 4.3 miles
Walkden 4.5 miles
Lostock 5.1 miles
Glazebrook 5.2 miles
Irlam 5.2 miles
Ince (Manchester) 5.4 miles
Moses Gate 5.6 miles
Horwich Parkway 5.7 miles
Newton-le-Willows 5.7 miles
Farnworth 5.8 miles
Patricroft 5.9 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) 6 miles
Bolton 6 miles
Flixton 6.1 miles
Bryn 6.1 miles
Moorside 6.1 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh, approximately 790 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is Bedford High School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Bedford High School 0.5 miles October 2023
    
Fred Longworth High School 1.3 miles November 2017
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 1.5 miles April 2019
    
Atherton High School 1.5 miles January 2024
    
The Westleigh School 1.6 miles November 2022
    
Lowton Church of England High School 2.5 miles March 2023
    
Culcheth High School 3.2 miles May 2017
    
Westhoughton High School 3.5 miles May 2023
    
Outwood Academy Hindley 3.5 miles December 2024
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy 3.6 miles February 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is Brookmill Medical Centre, approximately 840 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is Greenlane Dental Practice, approximately 710 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is Leigh Infirmary, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Harrier Close, Leigh, WN7 2GN. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Leigh, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Leigh 0.8 miles
Gill Opticians 0.8 miles
Vision Express 0.8 miles
seddons opticians 0.9 miles
Bridgford Opticians 0.9 miles
J W Caldicott 1.6 miles
seddons opticians 1.7 miles
seddons opticians 1.7 miles
Hepworth & Hall 1.8 miles
T J Crompton Opticians 3.3 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WN7 2GN

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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