Ashbourne Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1HN 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 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, WN2 1HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1HP, WN2 1HT, WN2 1HH, WN2 1HS, WN2 1HW, WN2 1AY, WN2 1HL, WN2 1HR, WN2 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 1HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 53.5% | 53.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN2 1HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 36.9% | 46.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 32.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 42.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 32.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 18.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 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 WN2 1HN this area, 33.8% 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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.5% | 96.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 96.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 60.4% | 46.2% | 14.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbourne Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-07-02 | £153,021 |
| 56 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2025-02-21 | £228,836 |
| 54 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-27 | £217,365 |
| 222 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-31 | £145,439 |
| 122 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-25 | £145,210 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,076 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 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Infant and Junior School Wigan Road , New Springs WN2 1DH | - not rated | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Junior School Wigan Road , New Springs WN2 1DH | - not rated | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspull New Springs Infant School Kirkless Street , New Springs WN2 1EX | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery , Whelley WN2 1BP | - not rated | 767 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 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 2,298 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 | 2,621 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 | 1,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 2,999 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 | 2,473 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 | 1,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 1,956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,308 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 2,654 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 | 122 yd | ||
| The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services | Whelley, Wigan | 442 yd | |
| Kirkless Cafe | Cale Lane, Aspull | 688 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 192 Wigan Road, Aspull | 903 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe Bar | 128 Whelley, Wigan | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 106 Wigan Road, Aspull | 524 yd | |
| White Lion & Railway | 158 Whelley, Wigan | 840 yd | |
| Whelley Sports and Community Club | Northumberland Street, Wigan | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baz's Marmaris | 41 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 335 yd | |
| China Town | 35 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 335 yd | |
| Oliva | 126 Whelley, Wigan | 1,003 yd | |
| The Flame | 130-132 Whelley, Wigan | 1,004 yd | |
| The Fish Bay | 218 Belle Green Lane, Ince | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 213 Whelley, Wigan | 554 yd | |
| K's Grocer and Off Licence | Albion Drive, Aspull | 675 yd | |
| Spar | 122 Whelley, Wigan | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Canon Sharples School WHELLEY | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.