Stirling Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2HJ 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 Stirling Street, Wigan, WN1 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2HL, WN1 2HH, WN1 2HN, WN1 2PZ, WN1 2HG, WN1 2DE, WN1 2HQ, WN1 2HW, WN1 2HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 2HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.2% | 53.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 2HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 44.7% | 48.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 30.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.5% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 90.5% | 92.8% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 92.8% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stirling 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 -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stirling Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-02-06 | £111,827 |
| 23 Stirling Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-11-01 | £126,359 |
| 6 Stirling Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-02-01 | £146,836 |
| 19 Stirling Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-10-07 | £119,064 |
| 22 Stirling Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-02 | £147,594 |
WN1 2HJ 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,341 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 | 848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,271 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 | 1,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,421 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 | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockett Arms Hotel | 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 82 yd | |
| No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited | 37 Mesnes Road, Swinley | 156 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 81 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 236 yd | |
| Sherringtons Bar | 57 Kenyon Road, Wigan | 259 yd | |
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 565 yd | |
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 571 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 788 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 793 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Catering Co | 132 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 501 yd | |
| Moonlight Tandoori | 63 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 708 yd | |
| Tamarind | 61 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 708 yd | |
| Peking House | 65 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 708 yd | |
| The Godfather Kebab House Ltd | 86 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 708 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 792 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 893 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 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.