Overview of WN2 2HY

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Ince Hall Avenue is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2HY 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 Ince Hall Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2JG, WN2 2HJ, WN2 2JQ, WN2 2HL, WN2 2HN, WN2 2HP, WN2 2HH, WN2 2HR, WN2 2EP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.6%50.8%0.2% 51.0% -0.2%
Male49.4%49.2%-0.2% 49.0% 0.2%

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)
Single27.7%31.5%3.8% 37.9% -6.4%
Married: Opposite sex39.4%45.7%6.3% 44.2% 1.5%
Separated3.8%4.1%0.3% 2.2% 1.9%
Divorced14.6%10.5%-4.1% 9.1% 1.4%
Widowed14.6%8.2%-6.4% 6.1% 2.1%

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 health47%42.6%-4.4% 48.4% -5.8%
Good health27.3%36.7%9.4% 33.6% 3.1%
Fair health14.6%13.3%-1.3% 12.7% 0.6%
Bad health8.7%5.1%-3.6% 4.0% 1.1%
Very bad health2.4%2.3%-0.1% 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.

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 16.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications44.1%26.9%-17.2% 18.2% 8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.9%12.3%-4.6% 9.6% 2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.6%19.6%5.0% 13.4% 6.2%
Apprenticeship4.7%4.6%-0.1% 5.3% -0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8%18.3%10.3% 16.9% 1.4%
Degree or Similar9.4%16.9%7.5% 33.8% -16.9%
Other2.3%1.4%-0.9% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0%1.2%1.2% 3.1% -1.9%
Pakistani0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Black African2.4%1.5%-0.9% 2.5% -1.0%
Mixed Other0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.8%96.5%-0.3% 81.4% 15.1%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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 Kingdom96.4%89.2%-7.2% 83.2% 6.0%
European Union0.4%6.6%6.2% 6.1% 0.5%
Africa2.4%2.3%-0.1% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia0.4%1.9%1.5% 5.6% -3.7%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96%90.2%-5.8% 83.2% 7.0%
10+ Years0%6.3%6.3% 9.8% -3.5%
5-10 Years2%2%0.0% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years0%1.6%1.6% 2.2% -0.6%
Less than 2 years2%0%-2.0% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.1% 76.7% 3.4%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Other EU countries1.6% 1.5% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held15.6% 13.5% 2.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion17.9% 37.2% -19.3%
Christian78.6% 46.2% 32.4%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Ince Hall Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ince Hall 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 -10.8%.



🔎 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. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£30,500
Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WN2 2HY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ince Hall Avenue are based on 9 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 Ince Hall Avenue, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2HY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 2HY

Average Price
£257,434
Semi-Detached
£173,539
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£341,329
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ince Hall Avenue

Average Price
£243,953
Semi-Detached
£190,136
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£311,223
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ince Hall AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Ince Hall Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002023-12-08 £188,792
Mayfield Ince Hall Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£285,0002019-01-04 £418,345
Mayfield Ince Hall Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£120,0002014-12-17 £206,078
Belmont Ince Hall Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002014-06-30 £251,521
Ingle Holm Ince Hall Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£100,0002011-04-18 £186,549
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 2HY

Employment

WN2 2HY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee86
Retired50
Part-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)9
Other7
Unemployed3
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing19
Construction15
Human health and social work activities11
Transport and storage9
Education7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities3
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 1,329 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Hindley Nursery School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
4out of 4 3,591 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 4 634 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 4 665 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP
3out of 4 793 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ
4out of 4 1,032 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL
4out of 4 1,292 yd Voluntary aided 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 4 299 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 2,268 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY
3out of 4 3,542 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hindley High School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
2out of 4 3,561 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 3,564 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 2,072 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 2,038 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL
3out of 4 2,728 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX
4out of 4 3,293 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 3,704 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA
4out of 4 4,094 yd Community 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
Little Dreamers Role PlayHolt Street, Wigan350 yd
The Cosy CafeManchester Road, Ince386 yd
KFC1 Smithy Green, Ince395 yd
Avacado Health Bar Wigan170 Manchester Road, Ince414 yd
R Bakas Deli160 Manchester Road, Ince446 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Earls Function SuiteEarl Street, Ince338 yd
The Squirrel146 Manchester Road, Ince446 yd
Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community ClubPinfold Street, Ince455 yd
The Bailiff BarKing Street West, Wigan711 yd
St Williams Social ClubSt Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road838 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Sm4shed173 Manchester Road, Ince318 yd
Gulshan175 Manchester Road, Ince318 yd
Rooney Plaice184b Manchester Road, Ince446 yd
Ince Balti148 Manchester Road, Ince446 yd
Jui Bu182 Manchester Road, Ince446 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
K Food & Wines153 Ince Green Lane, Ince856 yd
Whelley Discount Store56-60 Whelley, Wigan1,090 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rose Bridge High School Sports Field
Hall Street
grass pitches234 yd
Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed)
Manchester Road
health and fitness suite347 yd
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
HOLT STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches398 yd
Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed)
Arnside Avenue
health and fitness suite433 yd
Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club
Pinfold Street
grass pitches458 yd
Ince C Of E Primary School
CHARLES STREET
grass pitches543 yd
St Catherines Playing Fields
Platt Lane
grass pitches651 yd
William Fosters Playing Field
Ince Green Lane
grass pitches982 yd
Clarington Grove Playing Fields
HARPER STREET
grass pitches991 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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

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 speed42.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed42.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed72.03 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed72.03 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed8.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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