Greystone Avenue is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1XN 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 Greystone Avenue, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1XJ, WN2 1XL, WN2 1YX, WN2 1XW, WN2 1TA, WN2 1ZH, WN2 1XH, WN2 1ZG, WN2 1XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 1XN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51% | 53.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 46.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 1XN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 16.5% | 20.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 59.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 35.9% | 43% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 13.7% | -8.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 23.5% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 98.8% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 82.6% | 46.2% | 36.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greystone 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Greystone Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-03-30 | £180,919 |
| 15 Greystone Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-08-06 | £212,033 |
| 9 Greystone Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-07-16 | £203,030 |
| 10 Greystone Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2016-03-31 | £245,933 |
| 13 Greystone Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-07-19 | £188,214 |
WN2 1XN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN2 1XN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,981 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 | 137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT | 3out of 4 | 452 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 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 2,118 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 | 1out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 4,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 4,957 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 | 4,554 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 | 4,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Butty Box | 47 Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd | |
| Slice | 49 Scot Lane, Aspull | 106 yd | |
| Moorgate Inn | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 260 yd | |
| Moorgate Inn (The) | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 260 yd | |
| Bindi of Aspull | Wigan Road, Aspull | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Royal British Legion | Sumner Street, Aspull | 316 yd | |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club | 2 Moorland Villas Woods Road, Aspull | 751 yd | |
| Village on the Green | Woods Road, Aspull | 751 yd | |
| The Victoria Inn | Haigh Road, Aspull | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Post Chip Shop | Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd | |
| Picasso Aspull | 2 Moorside Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 43 Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Convienience | Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd | |
| Aspull Convenience Store | 3 Scot Lane, Aspull | 105 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Haigh Road, Aspull | 158 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspull Church Primary School BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| The Snake Pit Wigan WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Woodshaw Park Woods Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Aspull Rfc WOODS ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| St David Haigh And Aspull C Of E Primary School COPPERAS LANE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.