Overview of WN2 2EL

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King Street is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2EL 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 King Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2NU, WN2 2EW, WN2 2NS, WN2 2EN, WN2 2EP, WN2 2NX, WN2 2HL, WN2 2ES, WN2 2NT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 2EL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%48.6%-0.7% 51.0% -2.4%
Male50.7%51.4%0.7% 49.0% 2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.3%40.9%7.6% 37.9% 3.0%
Married: Opposite sex42.2%41.2%-1.0% 44.2% -3.0%
Separated1.6%0.7%-0.9% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced15.7%11.3%-4.4% 9.1% 2.2%
Widowed7.2%5.8%-1.4% 6.1% -0.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health40%47.8%7.8% 48.4% -0.6%
Good health32%28%-4.0% 33.6% -5.6%
Fair health14.7%16.7%2.0% 12.7% 4.0%
Bad health9.7%5%-4.7% 4.0% 1.0%
Very bad health3.7%2.5%-1.2% 1.2% 1.3%

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.

In the area around WN2 2EL this area, 33% 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 18.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications39.4%33%-6.4% 18.2% 14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.5%12.8%-3.7% 9.6% 3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.6%10.6%1.0% 13.4% -2.8%
Apprenticeship4.8%4.8%0.0% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.8%16.1%5.3% 16.9% -0.8%
Degree or Similar12.4%18.7%6.3% 33.8% -15.1%
Other6.4%4%-2.4% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.3%1.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Pakistani2%0.3%-1.7% 2.7% -2.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0.3%-0.4% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White97%95%-2.0% 81.4% 13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Arab0%2.2%2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.3%81.3%-11.0% 83.2% -1.9%
European Union5.3%13.8%8.5% 6.1% 7.7%
Rest of Europe0.7%2.5%1.8% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa0%0.9%0.9% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.3%0.9%-0.4% 5.6% -4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.6%0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92%81.3%-10.7% 83.2% -1.9%
10+ Years2.3%4.1%1.8% 9.8% -5.7%
5-10 Years1%7.2%6.2% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years4.3%4.4%0.1% 2.2% 2.2%
Less than 2 years0.3%3.1%2.8% 1.9% 1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.1% 76.7% -11.6%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland4.1% 1.3% 2.8%
Romania7.5% 0.9% 6.6%
Other EU countries2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
No passport held20.1% 13.5% 6.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.8% 37.2% -8.4%
Christian63.6% 46.2% 17.4%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is King Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,200
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WN2 2EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on King Street are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 King Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 2EL

Average Price
£113,308
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£113,308
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for King Street

Average Price
£278,234
Semi-Detached
£441,319
Terraced
£172,649
Detached
£1,461,606
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£356,544

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on King Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
12 King Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£184,0002025-05-14 £184,000
13 King Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£123,9752024-02-23 £133,305
12 King Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£82,0002018-10-23 £123,771
1 King Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£68,0002016-06-13 £109,960
13 King Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0002015-07-20 £145,814
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 2EL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired47
Part-Time Employee33
Long-Term Sick or disabled30
Self-Employed25
Looking after home or family18
Other12
Unemployed10
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing24
Human health and social work activities13
Construction12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Transport and storage9
Other8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Administrative and support service activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Education3
Information and communication2
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities1

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 1,623 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hindley Nursery School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
4out of 4 3,274 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ince CofE Primary School
Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL
3out of 4 375 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St William's Catholic Primary School
Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG
3out of 4 495 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP
3out of 4 1,023 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ
4out of 4 1,240 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD
3out of 4 1,364 yd Community school Yes 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 4 569 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 2,520 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hindley High School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
2out of 4 3,244 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 3,247 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY
3out of 4 3,503 yd Academy converter 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 2,318 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 2,313 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL
3out of 4 2,457 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX
4out of 4 2,960 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 3,785 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 3,822 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Cosy CafeManchester Road, Ince209 yd
R Bakas Deli160 Manchester Road, Ince250 yd
Avacado Health Bar Wigan170 Manchester Road, Ince256 yd
Elior - Bakkavor Meals Wigan (Staff Canteen only)Dobson Park Way, Ince323 yd
KFC1 Smithy Green, Ince337 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Earls Function SuiteEarl Street, Ince109 yd
Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community ClubPinfold Street, Ince134 yd
The Squirrel146 Manchester Road, Ince250 yd
St Williams Social ClubSt Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road743 yd
The Bailiff BarKing Street West, Wigan846 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rooney Plaice184b Manchester Road, Ince250 yd
Ince Balti148 Manchester Road, Ince250 yd
Jui Bu182 Manchester Road, Ince250 yd
Gulshan175 Manchester Road, Ince281 yd
The Sm4shed173 Manchester Road, Ince281 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
K Food & Wines153 Ince Green Lane, Ince798 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed)
Arnside Avenue
health and fitness suite120 yd
Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club
Pinfold Street
grass pitches137 yd
Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed)
Manchester Road
health and fitness suite250 yd
Ince C Of E Primary School
CHARLES STREET
grass pitches354 yd
Rose Bridge High School Sports Field
Hall Street
grass pitches372 yd
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
HOLT STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches675 yd
St Catherines Playing Fields
Platt Lane
grass pitches963 yd
William Fosters Playing Field
Ince Green Lane
grass pitches1,029 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed102.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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