Ashland Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2DP 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 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2DW, WN1 2ED, WN1 2DN, WN1 2EB, WN1 2EG, WN1 2LE, WN1 2LA, WN1 2LB, WN1 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN1 2DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 40.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 41.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.8% | 62% | 11.2% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 22.6% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 45.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.1% | 83.2% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 88.1% | 82.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 83.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashland Avenue was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 783.8% higher than the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ashland Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 10 local areas in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley and the 36th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -98.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-04 | £152,485 |
| 6 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-20 | £215,793 |
| 20 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2023-12-15 | £115,651 |
| 6 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2022-03-21 | £204,191 |
| 3 Ashland Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-14 | £189,369 |
WN1 2DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 874 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 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,389 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 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 1,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,802 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 | 749 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Inn | 67-69 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| Basmati Restaurant | 57 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| Gin Lane | 53 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| La Vie Cafe Wigan | 51 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| St Michael & All Angels P.P.C (Church Hall) | Shaw Street, Wigan | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 205 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 307 yd | |
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 389 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 450 yd | |
| Real Crafty | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Catering Co | 132 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 147 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | 63 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| Tamarind | 61 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| Peking House | 65 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| The Godfather Kebab House Ltd | 86 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 233 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 725 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 1,000 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 1,001 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 350 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 894 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,014 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.