Inglewhite Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2EJ 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 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2EN, WN1 2DF, WN1 2EL, WN1 2EW, WN1 2EH, WN1 2EP, WN1 2DE, WN1 2EF, WN1 2QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN1 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2EJ 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 | 23.3% | 29.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 51.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.9% | 55.7% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.4% | 13.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.9% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 41.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 71.4% | 46.2% | 25.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inglewhite Avenue 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 -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-02-16 | £314,465 |
| 3 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,425 | 2021-02-17 | £1,746 |
| 14 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2020-11-06 | £199,314 |
| 11 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2020-05-07 | £255,537 |
| 6 Inglewhite Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2020-02-14 | £233,243 |
WN1 2EJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN1 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,270 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 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 1,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,641 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 | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,526 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited | 37 Mesnes Road, Swinley | 79 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 81 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 144 yd | |
| Brockett Arms Hotel | 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 156 yd | |
| Sherringtons Bar | 57 Kenyon Road, Wigan | 305 yd | |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 366 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 596 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 615 yd | |
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 724 yd | |
| Real Crafty | 9 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Catering Co | 132 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 304 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | 63 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 569 yd | |
| Tamarind | 61 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 569 yd | |
| Peking House | 65 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 569 yd | |
| The Godfather Kebab House Ltd | 86 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 569 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 1,004 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 394 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 995 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,078 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 | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.