Durham Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 3YQ is located in the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durham Street, Wigan, WN1 3YQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 3UG, WN1 3UQ, WN1 3UF, WN1 3UH, WN1 3PX, WN1 3UE, WN1 3PU, WN1 3PY, WN2 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN1 3YQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.3% | 29.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 50.2% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 45% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 3YQ this area, 32.4% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 32.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.3% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 91.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.9% | 91.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 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 | 92.9% | 91.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 69.6% | 46.2% | 23.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durham 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 -10.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Durham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-04-12 | £197,134 |
| 80 Durham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-11-03 | £177,264 |
| 78 Durham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-06-12 | £138,913 |
| 72 Durham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2005-10-07 | £171,455 |
| 74 Durham Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2005-08-26 | £165,808 |
WN1 3YQ 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,538 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 | 405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 951 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 | 883 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 | 1,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,507 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 | 1,640 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 | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 5,015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe Bar | 128 Whelley, Wigan | 248 yd | |
| Carly's Cookies | 38 Vine Street, Wigan | 526 yd | |
| The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services | Whelley, Wigan | 603 yd | |
| Bella's Little Cakery | 635 yd | ||
| Earl Of Balcarres | 170 Scholes, Wigan | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion & Railway | 158 Whelley, Wigan | 194 yd | |
| Whelley Sports and Community Club | Northumberland Street, Wigan | 316 yd | |
| The Swinley | Coppull Lane, Wigan | 912 yd | |
| Whelley Ex Servicemans Club | Vauxhall Road, Whelley | 966 yd | |
| Fox and Goose | 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliva | 126 Whelley, Wigan | 248 yd | |
| The Flame | 130-132 Whelley, Wigan | 248 yd | |
| Canadian Pizza | 54 Whelley, Wigan | 350 yd | |
| Vlora Fish Bar | 1a Ellis Street, Whelley | 386 yd | |
| Baz's Marmaris | 41 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 248 yd | |
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 350 yd | |
| Tesco | 213 Whelley, Wigan | 419 yd | |
| Wigan Lane Mini Market | 96 Wigan Lane, Wigan | 1,050 yd | |
| Tesco | Central Park Way, Wigan | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canon Sharples School WHELLEY | grass pitches | 428 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 207.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.