St Marys Road is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1SY 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 St Marys Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1RZ, WN2 1SX, WN2 1RJ, WN2 1RY, WN2 1RQ, WN2 1SF, WN2 1ST, WN2 1SS, WN2 1SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 1SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 37.2% | 50.2% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 30.9% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 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 | 43.5% | 41.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 26.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 13.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 92.9% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 99.3% | 92.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 92.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 65.7% | 46.2% | 19.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Road 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 -14.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 St Marys Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-13 | £147,805 |
| 137 St Marys Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2024-02-22 | £110,605 |
| 114 St Marys Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2021-10-04 | £166,833 |
| 131 St Marys Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2020-01-10 | £139,757 |
| 92 St Marys Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-09-11 | £74,330 |
WN2 1SY 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Holly Road , Aspull WN2 1RU | 4out of 4 | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Copperas Lane , Haigh WN2 1PA | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery Whelley , WN2 1BP | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,084 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 | 4,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 5,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,107 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 | 3,866 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 5,283 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 | 5,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindi of Aspull | Wigan Road, Aspull | 418 yd | |
| Lisa's Butty Box | 47 Scot Lane, Aspull | 562 yd | |
| Slice | 49 Scot Lane, Aspull | 562 yd | |
| Moorgate Inn | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 749 yd | |
| Moorgate Inn (The) | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club | 2 Moorland Villas Woods Road, Aspull | 656 yd | |
| Village on the Green | Woods Road, Aspull | 656 yd | |
| The Victoria Inn | Haigh Road, Aspull | 683 yd | |
| Aspull Royal British Legion | Sumner Street, Aspull | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picasso Aspull | 2 Moorside Scot Lane, Aspull | 464 yd | |
| Finger Post Chip Shop | Scot Lane, Aspull | 464 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 43 Scot Lane, Aspull | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Haigh Road, Aspull | 386 yd | |
| Moorside Convienience | Scot Lane, Aspull | 464 yd | |
| Aspull Convenience Store | 3 Scot Lane, Aspull | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodshaw Park Woods Road | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Aspull Church Primary School BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| The Snake Pit Wigan WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Aspull Rfc WOODS ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| St David Haigh And Aspull C Of E Primary School COPPERAS LANE | grass pitches | 920 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.