Upper Dicconson Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2AD 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 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, WN1 2AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2AS, WN1 2AF, WN1 2AT, WN1 1RG, WN1 2AG, WN1 2AA, WN1 2AY, WN1 2AB, WN1 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 2AD is primarily male, with 61.2% 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 | 41.6% | 38.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -12.2% |
| Male | 58.4% | 61.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 12.2% |
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 2AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.3% 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 | 59.2% | 59.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 21.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -22.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 45.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.2% | 23.3% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 29.5% | -3.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86.1% | 74.8% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 67.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 67.8% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Dicconson Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley 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 -17.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-09-02 | £275,285 |
| 6 - 8 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-03-17 | £737,203 |
| 6 - 8 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-03-17 | £737,203 |
| 4 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2017-05-08 | £139,014 |
| 13 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-01-28 | £350,895 |
WN1 2AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 147 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 | 609 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 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,256 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 | 509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,745 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 | 220 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,209 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteens of Swinley | 15 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 6 yd | |
| The Fat Olive Restaurant | 13 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 6 yd | |
| Crowning's Afro-Caribbean & Asian Food Store/Afro Carribean Cafe | 77 Mesnes Street, Wigan | 123 yd | |
| The Whitesmiths Arms | 86-88 Standishgate, Wigan | 172 yd | |
| Royal Oak | 111-113 Standishgate, Wigan | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Crafty | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 6 yd | |
| Doc's Alehouse Ltd | 85 Mesnes Street, Wigan | 129 yd | |
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 329 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 379 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Rucola | 53a Mesnes Street, Wigan | 165 yd | |
| Yummylicious Foods | New Market Street, Wigan | 238 yd | |
| Oven Door | New Market Street, Wigan | 238 yd | |
| Wigan Mum’s Kitchen | New Market Street, Wigan | 238 yd | |
| Wing Wang | 32 Earl Street, Wigan | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 301 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 414 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 531 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 967 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 567 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 618 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.