Withington Lane is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1JE 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 Withington Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1JH, WN2 1JJ, WN2 1JQ, WN2 1JL, WN2 1HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 1JE is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 43.3% | 44.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 56.7% | 55.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 1JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 44.7% | 46.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.8% | 15.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 20.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (54.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 18.9% | 25.8% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -22.6% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 33.9% | 26.3% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 10% | 14.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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.
In the area around WN2 1JE this area, 31% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.5% | 31% | -22.5% | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 14.4% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 98.3% | 92% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Withington 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Withington Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-03-31 | £170,768 |
| 98 Withington Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-03-14 | £159,242 |
| Top Lock House Withington Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £21,333 | 1999-03-31 | £95,408 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,839 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 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Holly Road , Aspull WN2 1RU | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 1,971 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 | 1,683 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 | 3,254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,105 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 | 2,942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkless Cafe | Cale Lane, Aspull | 402 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | 192 Wigan Road, Aspull | 681 yd | |
| Bella's Little Cakery | 843 yd | ||
| The Mount Cafe and Food For Thought Vending Services | Whelley, Wigan | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hotel | 106 Wigan Road, Aspull | 620 yd | |
| Village on the Green | Woods Road, Aspull | 1,048 yd | |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club | 2 Moorland Villas Woods Road, Aspull | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baz's Marmaris | 41 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 1,054 yd | |
| China Town | 35 Ashbourne Avenue, Wigan | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K's Grocer and Off Licence | Albion Drive, Aspull | 168 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cale Lane Playing Fields CALE LANE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Aspull Rfc WOODS ROAD | grass pitches | 925 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.