Chestnut Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 3XG 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 Chestnut Road, Wigan, WN1 3XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 3XQ, WN1 3UN, WN1 3US, WN1 3XF, WN1 3UX, WN1 3XE, WN1 3XH, WN1 3UZ, WN1 3XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 3XG, 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 | 53.9% | 52.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.1% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 33.9% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 34.3% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 15.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.6% | 40% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 25% | 31.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 25.9% | 19% | -6.9% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 6.9% | 2.5% | -4.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 3XG this area, 29.6% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 29.6% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 89.5% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 99.1% | 90.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 90.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 66.6% | 46.2% | 20.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Road 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 -4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chestnut Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-02 | £151,034 |
| 39 Chestnut Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2020-12-17 | £162,464 |
| 11 Chestnut Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-01-22 | £139,705 |
| 39 Chestnut Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-08-18 | £125,290 |
| 31 Chestnut Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-07-21 | £117,111 |
WN1 3XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN1 3XG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Primary School Wigan Lane , WN1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,463 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 | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe Bar | 128 Whelley, Wigan | 490 yd | |
| Carly's Cookies | 38 Vine Street, Wigan | 585 yd | |
| Millstone Inn | 67-69 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 618 yd | |
| Basmati Restaurant | 57 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 618 yd | |
| Gin Lane | 53 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion & Railway | 158 Whelley, Wigan | 419 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 457 yd | |
| Wigan Bowling Green Ltd | New Lodge, Wigan | 535 yd | |
| Whelley Sports and Community Club | Northumberland Street, Wigan | 656 yd | |
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flame | 130-132 Whelley, Wigan | 490 yd | |
| Oliva | 126 Whelley, Wigan | 490 yd | |
| Vlora Fish Bar | 1a Ellis Street, Whelley | 526 yd | |
| Canadian Pizza | 54 Whelley, Wigan | 578 yd | |
| Rugby Pizza | 100 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 490 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 578 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 618 yd | |
| Tesco | 213 Whelley, Wigan | 654 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Sharples School WHELLEY | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Bellingham Lawn Tennis Club BELLINGHAM DRIVE | tennis courts | 510 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Jetts Wigan STANDISHGATE | health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.