Chatham Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 3DB is located in the Ince electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chatham Street, Wigan, WN1 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 3BS, WN1 3DE, WN1 3EA, WN1 3BP, WN1 3DF, WN1 3NE, WN1 3DA, WN1 3BN, WN1 3JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 3DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN1 3DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 40% | 43.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 26.3% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.4% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 38.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 13.6% | -7.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 10% | 8.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
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.
In the area around WN1 3DB this area, 36% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 36% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.7% | 14.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.1% | 93.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 64.5% | 46.2% | 18.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chatham Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chatham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2025-06-27 | £85,451 |
| 17 Chatham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-11-07 | £68,126 |
| 18 Chatham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-07-23 | £109,781 |
| 19 Chatham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-06-28 | £102,982 |
| 18 Chatham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-11-19 | £100,416 |
WN1 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 221 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | - not rated | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 1,403 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWE School St Catherine's Vicarage , Catherine Terrace WN1 3JW | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forge Cafe | Darlington Street East, Wigan | 148 yd | |
| St Patricks Rugby Club | 14 Harper Street, Ince W | 164 yd | |
| Silverwell Hotel | 117 Darlington Street East, Wigan | 211 yd | |
| JK's Kitchen | 77a Darlington Street East, Wigan | 479 yd | |
| Sunshine House | Wellington Street, Wigan | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patricks Arlfc | Harper Street, Ince W | 131 yd | |
| The Bailiff Bar | King Street West, Wigan | 219 yd | |
| Whelley Ex Servicemans Club | Vauxhall Road, Whelley | 439 yd | |
| Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club | Spring View Cricket Club, Warrington Road | 614 yd | |
| St Williams Social Club | St Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsangs Chippy | 122a Darlington Street East, Wigan | 236 yd | |
| Deroma Pizza | 102 Darlington Street East, Wigan | 449 yd | |
| Chilli Indian | 121 Scholes, Wigan | 539 yd | |
| Bill's Fry Inn | 105 Scholes, Wigan | 539 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizzeria | 119 Scholes, Wigan | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Food & Wines | 153 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 660 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 899 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 958 yd | |
| Premier Express | 140 Warrington Road, Ince | 981 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School WINIFRED STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.