Greenfield Avenue is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2BP is located in the Ince electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenfield Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2BW, WN2 2BX, WN2 2BY, WN2 2BJ, WN2 2BL, WN2 2DQ, WN2 2BZ, WN2 2DG, WN2 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2BP, 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 | 41.3% | 50.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 32.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) 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 | 37.2% | 43.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 27% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 2BP this area, 33.8% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 10.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 16.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 94.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 89% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenfield Avenue was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 513.3% higher than the Aspull, New Springs & Whelley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenfield Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 11 local areas in Aspull, New Springs & Whelley and the 16th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greenfield Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2026-02-10 | £243,500 |
| 19 Greenfield Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-21 | £179,314 |
| 30 Greenfield Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-22 | £137,331 |
| 8 Greenfield Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2024-03-08 | £148,617 |
| 19 Greenfield Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2020-10-23 | £182,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | - not rated | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 1,902 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEWE School St Catherine's Vicarage , Catherine Terrace WN1 3JW | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butty Barrow The Friendly Bakery | 115 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 210 yd | |
| KFC | 1 Smithy Green, Ince | 365 yd | |
| The Forge Cafe | Darlington Street East, Wigan | 436 yd | |
| Avacado Health Bar Wigan | 170 Manchester Road, Ince | 459 yd | |
| Ince Start Well Family Centre | Charles Street, Ince | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Williams Social Club | St Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road | 258 yd | |
| The Bailiff Bar | King Street West, Wigan | 292 yd | |
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 486 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 595 yd | |
| St Patricks Arlfc | Harper Street, Ince W | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brians Chippy | 118 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 210 yd | |
| Gulshan | 175 Manchester Road, Ince | 432 yd | |
| The Sm4shed | 173 Manchester Road, Ince | 432 yd | |
| Rooney Plaice | 184b Manchester Road, Ince | 486 yd | |
| Ince Balti | 148 Manchester Road, Ince | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Food & Wines | 153 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 208 yd | |
| Premier Express | 140 Warrington Road, Ince | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School WINIFRED STREET | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 836 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 194 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.