Brighton Road, Wigan, WN2 1XW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 1XW, 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%

Partnership Status

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 1XW 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is WN2 1XW dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around WN2 1XW 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN2 1XW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brighton Road, Wigan, WN2 1XW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 1XW

Average Price
£254,658

Semi-Detached
£230,703

Terraced
£290,505

Detached
£274,647

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in WN2 1XW

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Moorside, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2024-05-15	£303,788
32 Moorside, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-06-17	£201,830
30 Moorside, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£188,000	2021-11-29	£225,173
28 Moorside, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2019-09-09	£230,423
42 Moorside, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2019-08-09	£231,796

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 1XW

Employment

WN2 1XW 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 1XW 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,679 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	4,881 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	132 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aspull Church Primary School Bolton Road , WN2 1QT	3out of 4	350 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	1,068 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	2,036 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blackrod Primary School Manchester Road , Blackrod BL6 5SY	4out of 4	2,079 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	3,335 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	4,591 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's RC High School Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 6HW	2out of 4	4,637 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	4,848 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	4,857 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	4,486 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	4,258 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lever Park School Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE	3out of 4	4,588 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	5,098 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	5,220 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lisa's Butty Box	47 Scot Lane, Aspull	103 yd
Slice	49 Scot Lane, Aspull	103 yd
Moorgate Inn	52 Scot Lane, Aspull	311 yd
Moorgate Inn (The)	52 Scot Lane, Aspull	311 yd
Bindi of Aspull	Wigan Road, Aspull	369 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aspull Royal British Legion	Sumner Street, Aspull	361 yd
Aspull Rugby Union Football Club	2 Moorland Villas Woods Road, Aspull	647 yd
Village on the Green	Woods Road, Aspull	647 yd
The Victoria Inn	Haigh Road, Aspull	870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Picasso Aspull	2 Moorside Scot Lane, Aspull	4 yd
Finger Post Chip Shop	Scot Lane, Aspull	4 yd
Happy Valley	43 Scot Lane, Aspull	103 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moorside Convienience	Scot Lane, Aspull	4 yd
Co-operative Food	Haigh Road, Aspull	85 yd
Aspull Convenience Store	3 Scot Lane, Aspull	103 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aspull Church Primary School BOLTON ROAD	grass pitches	294 yd
The Snake Pit Wigan WIGAN ROAD	health and fitness suite	479 yd
Woodshaw Park Woods Road	grass pitches	560 yd
Aspull Rfc WOODS ROAD	grass pitches	812 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	23.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	42.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN2 1XW