Mesnes Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2DA 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 Mesnes Road, Wigan, WN1 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2DG, WN1 2PZ, WN1 2JN, WN1 2JJ, WN1 2DZ, WN1 2DY, WN1 2EE, WN1 2EF, WN1 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 2DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.1% | 53% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 WN1 2DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 28.6% | 25.6% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 43.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 14.6% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 32.4% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 98.5% | 94.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 94.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 73.2% | 46.2% | 27.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mesnes Road 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 stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mesnes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-06 | £205,591 |
| 10 Mesnes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-10-01 | £249,822 |
| 2 Mesnes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-06-16 | £293,039 |
| 24 Mesnes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-09-22 | £246,585 |
| 20 Mesnes Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-04-19 | £243,662 |
WN1 2DA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN1 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,193 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 | 886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,065 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 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,227 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 | 1,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,447 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 | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,275 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherringtons Bar | 57 Kenyon Road, Wigan | 83 yd | |
| Brockett Arms Hotel | 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 135 yd | |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 221 yd | |
| No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited | 37 Mesnes Road, Swinley | 243 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 81 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 391 yd | |
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 516 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 655 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 664 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Catering Co | 132 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 439 yd | |
| Wing Wang | 32 Earl Street, Wigan | 552 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | 63 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 575 yd | |
| Tamarind | 61 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 575 yd | |
| Peking House | 65 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 575 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 888 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 973 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 749 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 972 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.