Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN1 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	51.4%	3.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	52.1%	48.6%	-3.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

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 2JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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	28.5%	27.6%	-0.9%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58.1%	58.1%	0.0%	44.2%	13.9%
Separated	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.4%	4.5%	-0.9%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	5.8%	7.3%	1.5%	6.1%	1.2%

Health

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	49.2%	46.3%	-2.9%	48.4%	-2.1%
Good health	32.8%	38.1%	5.3%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13.4%	13.3%	-0.1%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	3.9%	1%	-2.9%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	18.5%	13.2%	-5.3%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	10.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	18%	-3.2%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	6.4%	1.8%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	12%	-1.5%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	38%	12.2%	33.8%	4.2%
Other	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	0.9%	1.5%
White	99.3%	92.2%	-7.1%	81.4%	10.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	99.3%	95.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	12.4%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	95.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	3%	3.0%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Middle East	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	69.4%	46.2%	23.2%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Walkden Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walkden 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 -41.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN1 2JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walkden Avenue are based on 143 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN1 2JB

Average Price
£242,598

Semi-Detached
£242,598

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walkden Avenue

Average Price
£208,260

Semi-Detached
£229,516

Terraced
£170,496

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,271

Other
£603,841

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walkden AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
75 Walkden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2023-07-13	£213,181
67 Walkden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-05-22	£225,308
69 Walkden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2020-11-06	£239,177
83 Walkden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£151,000	2019-08-02	£221,972
83 Walkden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2019-02-28	£241,001

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN1 2JB

Employment

WN1 2JB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	25
Education	23
Manufacturing	20
Construction	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,468 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beech Hill Community Primary School Netherby Road , Beech Hill WN6 7PT	3out of 4	739 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	785 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU	3out of 4	814 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT	4out of 4	1,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL	3out of 4	1,165 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	863 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	1,120 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	2,500 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,988 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY	3out of 4	4,072 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,247 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	4,149 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	995 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	2,946 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	4,065 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,565 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	4,907 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College	Walkden Avenue, Wigan	113 yd
Brockett Arms Hotel	38 Mesnes Road, Wigan	343 yd
Sherringtons Bar	57 Kenyon Road, Wigan	357 yd
No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited	37 Mesnes Road, Swinley	440 yd
The Pavilion	Mesnes Park Terrace, Wigan	496 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sacred Heart Social Centre	Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan	543 yd
Wigan Bridge Club	38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley	555 yd
Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd	Park Crescent West, Wigan	632 yd
Wigan Sports Club	Parsons Walk, Wigan	722 yd
Wigan Bowling Green Ltd	New Lodge, Wigan	819 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Canton Chef	218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan	441 yd
Fired Wok	425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	595 yd
Sunrise	441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	595 yd
Gidlow Plaice	427 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	595 yd
Deli-Licious	421 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	595 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan	591 yd
Patsons Supermarket	196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan	728 yd
Wigan Lane Mini Market	96 Wigan Lane, Wigan	874 yd
Co-op Late Shop	Woodhouse Lane, Wigan	917 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	738 yd
Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE	tennis courts	884 yd
Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET	grass pitches	885 yd
Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	929 yd
Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive	grass pitches	946 yd
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	982 yd
The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE	artificial grass pitch	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN1 2JB