St Michaels Court is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2BY is located in the Wigan Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Court, Wigan, WN1 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2BQ, WN1 2BH, WN1 2BG, WN1 2BE, WN1 2BW, WN1 2BN, WN1 2DL, WN1 2BJ, WN1 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN1 2BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 32.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 52.4% | 49.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.1% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around WN1 2BY this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 9.9% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 40.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.4% | 94% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 93.1% | 93.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Court was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince 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 -54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 St Michaels Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-29 | £342,926 |
| 2 St Michaels Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-03-31 | £328,058 |
| 4 St Michaels Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2004-09-17 | £360,240 |
| 2 St Michaels Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2004-03-02 | £372,055 |
| 4 St Michaels Court, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 1999-10-14 | £379,044 |
WN1 2BY 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 3UR | - not rated | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery , Whelley WN2 1BP | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 581 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 434 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CEWE School St Catherine's Vicarage , Catherine Terrace WN1 3JW | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael & All Angels P.P.C (Church Hall) | Shaw Street, Wigan | 34 yd | |
| La Vie Cafe Wigan | 51 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Millstone Inn | 67-69 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Basmati Restaurant | 57 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Gin Lane | 53 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 270 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 300 yd | |
| Real Crafty | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 348 yd | |
| Doc's Alehouse Ltd | 85 Mesnes Street, Wigan | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wang | 32 Earl Street, Wigan | 111 yd | |
| Chunky Chick-Inn | 55 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | 63 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Tamarind | 61 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Peking House | 65 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 191 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 543 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 854 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 975 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 727 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 807 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.