Trecastell Close is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN1 3YT is located in the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trecastell Close, Wigan, WN1 3YT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN1 3NP, WN1 3YA, WN1 3UJ, WN1 3NN, WN1 3YU, WN1 3UL, WN1 3NF, WN1 3YB, WN1 3YZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN1 3YT is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 45.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 54.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 49.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 45.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 43% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 12.1% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 24.6% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 74.3% | 46.2% | 28.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.9% | 6.0% | -5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trecastell Close 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 -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Trecastell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2024-05-17 | £154,506 |
| 3 Trecastell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-01-22 | £139,959 |
| 4 Trecastell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2021-11-16 | £183,252 |
| 6 Trecastell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-03-26 | £201,366 |
| 15 Trecastell Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-04-12 | £149,929 |
WN1 3YT 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,052 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 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 410 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 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,021 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 | 1,797 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 | 1,703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,782 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 | 4,542 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dreamers Role Play | Holt Street, Wigan | 326 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe Bar | 128 Whelley, Wigan | 647 yd | |
| Bella's Little Cakery | 713 yd | ||
| The Forge Cafe | Darlington Street East, Wigan | 719 yd | |
| Carly's Cookies | 38 Vine Street, Wigan | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Sports and Community Club | Northumberland Street, Wigan | 543 yd | |
| White Lion & Railway | 158 Whelley, Wigan | 710 yd | |
| The Bailiff Bar | King Street West, Wigan | 813 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 824 yd | |
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pizza | 54 Whelley, Wigan | 640 yd | |
| Oliva | 126 Whelley, Wigan | 646 yd | |
| The Flame | 130-132 Whelley, Wigan | 647 yd | |
| Baz's Marmaris | 41 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 654 yd | |
| China Town | 35 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Discount Store | 56-60 Whelley, Wigan | 640 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 213 Whelley, Wigan | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Canon Sharples School WHELLEY | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.