Manchester Road is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2JA 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 Manchester Road, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2HT, WN2 2HS, WN2 2HP, WN2 2AU, WN2 2HR, WN2 2AY, WN2 2HN, WN2 2EA, WN2 2AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 2JA 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 41.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40% | 47.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 28% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around WN2 2JA 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 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 Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 92.3% | 81.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183 Manchester Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2020-08-14 | £52,396 |
| 181 Manchester Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-05-02 | £81,789 |
| 191 Manchester Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,250 | 2010-06-21 | £185,632 |
| 189 Manchester Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-04-23 | £125,444 |
| 191 Manchester Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,027 | 2008-02-28 | £120,248 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,477 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 | 345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 393 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 | 2,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,544 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 | 4,000 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 1 Smithy Green, Ince | 77 yd | |
| Avacado Health Bar Wigan | 170 Manchester Road, Ince | 120 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Manchester Road, Ince | 125 yd | |
| R Bakas Deli | 160 Manchester Road, Ince | 166 yd | |
| Ince Start Well Family Centre | Charles Street, Ince | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 166 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 181 yd | |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club | Pinfold Street, Ince | 306 yd | |
| St Williams Social Club | St Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road | 526 yd | |
| The Bailiff Bar | King Street West, Wigan | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulshan | 175 Manchester Road, Ince | 6 yd | |
| The Sm4shed | 173 Manchester Road, Ince | 6 yd | |
| Rooney Plaice | 184b Manchester Road, Ince | 166 yd | |
| Ince Balti | 148 Manchester Road, Ince | 166 yd | |
| Jui Bu | 182 Manchester Road, Ince | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Food & Wines | 153 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 49 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 487 yd |
| William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| St Catherines Playing Fields Platt Lane | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET | grass pitches | 866 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.