Leigh and Atherton
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Leigh and Atherton in Greater Manchester are former mill towns transformed into thriving communities with excellent transport connections. Leigh is known for Pennington Flash Country Park, a popular spot for sailing and wildlife, while Atherton offers local markets, parks, and close links to Manchester and Wigan. Both towns combine history with modern amenities.
Wards in Leigh and Atherton
Leigh and Atherton is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Astley
- Atherton North
- Atherton South & Lilford
- Golborne & Lowton West
- Hindley Green
- Leigh Central & Higher Folds
- Leigh South
- Leigh West
- Lowton East
- Tyldesley & Mosley Common
Leigh and Atherton is a constituency that covers these wards in Wigan.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,236 | 21.03% | 1,582,229 | 21.05% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,596 | 6.87% | 642,507 | 8.55% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,363 | 13.90% | 996,167 | 13.25% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 21,357 | 19.33% | 1,397,930 | 18.60% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,535 | 20.39% | 1,482,881 | 19.73% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 20,409 | 18.47% | 1,414,399 | 18.82% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 97,903 | 90.50% | 81.15% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 3,040 | 2.81% | 3.42% | 6.15% |
| African | 1,375 | 1.27% | 1.71% | 2.50% |
| Pakistani | 736 | 0.68% | 4.09% | 2.66% |
| Chinese | 555 | 0.51% | 0.73% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 538 | 0.50% | 0.89% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 519 | 0.48% | 0.86% | 1.63% |
| Irish | 481 | 0.44% | 0.83% | 0.85% |
| White and Asian | 475 | 0.44% | 0.64% | 0.82% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 472 | 0.44% | 0.63% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 449 | 0.42% | 1.89% | 3.13% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 383 | 0.35% | 0.52% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 368 | 0.34% | 0.40% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 230 | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.50% |
| Arab | 229 | 0.21% | 0.59% | 0.56% |
| Caribbean | 147 | 0.14% | 0.35% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 131 | 0.12% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 96 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.11% |
| Bangladeshi | 50 | 0.05% | 0.82% | 1.08% |