Restormel Avenue is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 1XU is located in the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Restormel Avenue, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 1UW, WN2 1UR, WN2 1XS, WN2 1UT, WN2 1XR, WN2 1UY, WN2 1UX, WN2 1UU, WN2 1YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 1XU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.2% | 2.5% | 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 vicinity of WN2 1XU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 25.6% | 23.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 56.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 50.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.9% | 13.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 20.7% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 33.6% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.1% | 96.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 73.4% | 46.2% | 27.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Restormel 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 -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Restormel Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2019-08-09 | £428,318 |
| 3 Restormel Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-05-23 | £289,826 |
| 21 Restormel Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-03-28 | £417,496 |
| 19 Restormel Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2013-06-07 | £451,746 |
| 19 Restormel Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-12-17 | £452,855 |
WN2 1XU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1XU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Holly Road , Aspull WN2 1RU | 4out of 4 | 691 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 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY | 4out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 2,453 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 | 3,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW | 2out of 4 | 4,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 4,691 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 4,700 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 | 5,064 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 | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 5,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Inn | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 364 yd | |
| Moorgate Inn (The) | 52 Scot Lane, Aspull | 364 yd | |
| Slice | 49 Scot Lane, Aspull | 479 yd | |
| Lisa's Butty Box | 47 Scot Lane, Aspull | 479 yd | |
| Bindi of Aspull | Wigan Road, Aspull | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Royal British Legion | Sumner Street, Aspull | 319 yd | |
| Aspull Rugby Union Football Club | 2 Moorland Villas Woods Road, Aspull | 972 yd | |
| Village on the Green | Woods Road, Aspull | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 43 Scot Lane, Aspull | 479 yd | |
| Finger Post Chip Shop | Scot Lane, Aspull | 571 yd | |
| Picasso Aspull | 2 Moorside Scot Lane, Aspull | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspull Convenience Store | 3 Scot Lane, Aspull | 479 yd | |
| Moorside Convienience | Scot Lane, Aspull | 571 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Haigh Road, Aspull | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aspull Church Primary School BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| The Snake Pit Wigan WIGAN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Woodshaw Park Woods Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Aspull Rfc WOODS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.