Barton Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 2JD 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 Barton Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 2HY, WN1 2HX, WN1 2JB, WN1 2HU, WN1 2JA, WN1 2HS, WN6 7HG, WN1 2HT, WN6 7HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN1 2JD 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% |
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 2JD 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Barton Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-28 | £210,000 |
| 1 Barton Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2021-11-19 | £175,467 |
| 5 Barton Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2021-02-26 | £188,167 |
| 13 Barton Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2020-09-10 | £240,496 |
| 11 Barton Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-12 | £218,672 |
WN1 2JD 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 746 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 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community 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 | 817 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 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,117 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 | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Services at Wigan & Leigh College | Walkden Avenue, Wigan | 204 yd | |
| Brockett Arms Hotel | 38 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 376 yd | |
| Sherringtons Bar | 57 Kenyon Road, Wigan | 432 yd | |
| No 37 Bar & Bistro Limited | 37 Mesnes Road, Swinley | 458 yd | |
| Poets Corner | 81 Mesnes Road, Wigan | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Social Centre | Throstlenest Avenue, Wigan | 575 yd | |
| Wigan Bridge Club | 38 Bridgeman Terrace, Swinley | 648 yd | |
| Wigan Subscription Bowling Green Ltd | Park Crescent West, Wigan | 717 yd | |
| Wigan Sports Club | Parsons Walk, Wigan | 814 yd | |
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chef | 218a Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 472 yd | |
| Fired Wok | 425 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 513 yd | |
| Sunrise | 441 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 513 yd | |
| Gidlow Plaice | 427 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 513 yd | |
| Deli-Licious | 421 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 410 Gidlow Lane, Wigan | 514 yd | |
| Patsons Supermarket | 196 Beech Hill Avenue, Wigan | 646 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 948 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 824 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Woodhouse Playing Field St. Andrews Drive | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.