Crook Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 1EX is located in the Wigan Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crook Street, Wigan, WN1 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 1HG, WN1 1EY, WN1 1HA, WN1 1HZ, WN1 1HB, WN1 1EZ, WN6 7DB, WN6 7DE, WN1 1HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 1EX is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 44.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 55.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 WN1 1EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 60.9% | 66.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 14.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 37.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 36.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 17.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 20.6% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.1% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 20% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.1% | 80.9% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 80.4% | 77.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 76.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crook Street was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1395.2% higher than the Ince average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Crook Street has the highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Ince and the 5th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -99.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-03-26 | £115,889 |
| 2 Crook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2009-01-16 | £150,733 |
| 3 Crook Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2008-09-26 | £135,444 |
The percentage of student residents living in WN1 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Other | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wang's Restaurant | 70 Frog Lane, Wigan | 27 yd | |
| Little Buddies Play Centre | Great George Street, Wigan | 286 yd | |
| Wigan & Leigh College Catering Services | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 332 yd | |
| Fork and Brush | Crawford Street, Wigan | 342 yd | |
| The Magic Bean Coffee Shop | 64 Market Street, Wigan | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pear Tree | 44 Frog Lane, Wigan | 27 yd | |
| The Anvil | Dorning Street, Wigan | 270 yd | |
| The Old Courts Art Centre | Crawford Street, Wigan | 342 yd | |
| Tap n Barrell | 16 Jaxons Court, Wigan | 364 yd | |
| @31 | 31 Hallgate, Wigan | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boss | 50 Frog Lane, Wigan | 27 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 286 yd | |
| The New Chippery | 20 Market Street, Wigan | 346 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 347 yd | |
| Zinger | 76 Market Street, Wigan | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 839 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 874 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 1,025 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 122 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 396 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 602 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 819 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.