Cale Lane is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1HA 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 Cale Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1ES, WN2 1HU, WN2 1ET, WN2 1ER, WN2 1BX, WN2 1BT, WN2 1EQ, WN2 1HW, WN2 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 1HA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.4% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WN2 1HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 34.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 53.2% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 9.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 55.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.3% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 12.1% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.9% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.9% | 96.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.1% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 73.7% | 46.2% | 27.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cale Lane 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-01 | £192,085 |
| 83 Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-05 | £189,886 |
| 51 Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-17 | £169,546 |
| 35 Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2022-02-07 | £159,401 |
| 27 Cale Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-08-06 | £163,178 |
WN2 1HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspull New Springs Infant School Kirkless Street , New Springs WN2 1EX | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Infant and Junior School Wigan Road , New Springs WN2 1DH | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Junior School Wigan Road , New Springs WN2 1DH | - not rated | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery , Whelley WN2 1BP | - not rated | 861 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 | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 2,480 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 | 2,805 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 | 1,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 3,106 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 | 2,667 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 | 1,691 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 2,878 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella's Little Cakery | 345 yd | ||
| The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services | Whelley, Wigan | 485 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 192 Wigan Road, Aspull | 654 yd | |
| Kirkless Cafe | Cale Lane, Aspull | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 106 Wigan Road, Aspull | 278 yd | |
| White Lion & Railway | 158 Whelley, Wigan | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 35 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 515 yd | |
| Baz's Marmaris | 41 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Grocer and Off Licence | Albion Drive, Aspull | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | 213 Whelley, Wigan | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Canon Sharples School WHELLEY | grass pitches | 863 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.