Spring Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 3EX 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 Spring Street, Wigan, WN1 3EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 3EY, WN1 3EU, WN1 3EZ, WN1 3EN, WN1 3HA, WN1 3RT, WN1 3EL, WN1 3AT, WN1 3AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN1 3EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.8% | 50.4% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 57.2% | 49.6% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 47.6% | 53% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 25.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.8% | 43.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 16.5% | 4.8% | -11.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.1% | 76.3% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 63.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 63.4% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 20.7% | 21.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 10.8% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 62.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 14.2% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 6% | -6.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring 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 -20.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Spring Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2024-08-30 | £95,764 |
| 79 Spring Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-05-22 | £78,935 |
| 48 Spring Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-02-16 | £90,322 |
| 44 Spring Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2024-01-12 | £88,254 |
| 63 Spring Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-06-16 | £103,106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 330 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 4,643 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 | 835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 5,420 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 | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK's Kitchen | 77a Darlington Street East, Wigan | 66 yd | |
| Sunshine House | Wellington Street, Wigan | 226 yd | |
| Silverwell Hotel | 117 Darlington Street East, Wigan | 302 yd | |
| Suga Rush | 125 Scholes, Wigan | 351 yd | |
| St Patricks Rugby Club | 14 Harper Street, Ince W | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Ex Servicemans Club | Vauxhall Road, Whelley | 359 yd | |
| St Patricks Arlfc | Harper Street, Ince W | 385 yd | |
| Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club | Spring View Cricket Club, Warrington Road | 396 yd | |
| Morty’s and Vibe | 46-58 King Street, Wigan | 501 yd | |
| Baby Platinum | 58 King Street, Wigan | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deroma Pizza | 102 Darlington Street East, Wigan | 103 yd | |
| Tsangs Chippy | 122a Darlington Street East, Wigan | 280 yd | |
| Chilli Indian | 121 Scholes, Wigan | 295 yd | |
| Bill's Fry Inn | 105 Scholes, Wigan | 295 yd | |
| Mama Mia Pizzeria | 119 Scholes, Wigan | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 515 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 741 yd | |
| Premier Express | 140 Warrington Road, Ince | 994 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 1,015 yd | |
| K Food & Wines | 153 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School WINIFRED STREET | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 940 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 980 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.