Wigan Lane is in Coppull, Chorley and in Chorley district. PR7 4BN is located in the Coppull electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wigan Lane, Coppull, Chorley, PR7 4BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR7 4BN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.4% | 52.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR7 4BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 54.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 51.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.7% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 14.7% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 34.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.8% | 99.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 60.9% | 46.2% | 14.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wigan Lane was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Coppull average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wigan Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Coppull and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Wigan Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-10-18 | £130,131 |
| 13 Wigan Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-08-24 | £178,315 |
| 41 Wigan Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-08-05 | £246,489 |
| 15 Wigan Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-01-31 | £404,150 |
| 23 Wigan Lane, Chorley, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2022-01-28 | £148,011 |
PR7 4BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PR7 4BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 4,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlington Primary School Park Road , Adlington PR7 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adlington St Paul's Church of England Primary School Railway Road , Adlington PR6 9QZ | 1out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School Roe Hey Drive , Coppull PR7 4PU | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anderton Primary School Babylon Lane , PR6 9NN | 2out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppull Primary School and Nursery Park Road , Coppull PR7 5AH | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Community High School Kenyon Road , Standish WN6 0NX | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| My Life Learning C/O Thompson House , Pepper Lane WN6 0PP | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 5,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme & Plaice | The Thyme And Plaice, 37 Wigan Lane | 4 yd | |
| The White Crow | Chorley Road, Standish | 304 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 9.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 9.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.