Bowness Place is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2NH 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 Bowness Place, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2NG, WN2 2NF, WN2 2NL, WN2 2EX, WN2 2EU, WN2 2NB, WN2 2LZ, WN2 2NA, WN2 2PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.8% | 50% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 33.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.9% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 16.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 2NH this area, 30.2% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 30.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 19% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.7% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.7% | 12.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 92.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 91.8% | 90.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 76.7% | -14.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.4% | 13.5% | 13.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowness Place 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bowness Place, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2023-07-27 | £158,193 |
| 3 Bowness Place, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-05-13 | £136,679 |
| 3 Bowness Place, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2015-08-26 | £93,691 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 666 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 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Longfield Street , New Springs WN2 1EL | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 925 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 | 2,897 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,967 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,793 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 | 3,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cosy Cafe | Manchester Road, Ince | 606 yd | |
| Elior - Bakkavor Meals Wigan (Staff Canteen only) | Dobson Park Way, Ince | 627 yd | |
| R Bakas Deli | 160 Manchester Road, Ince | 631 yd | |
| Avacado Health Bar Wigan | 170 Manchester Road, Ince | 651 yd | |
| Ince Start Well Family Centre | Charles Street, Ince | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club | Pinfold Street, Ince | 437 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 514 yd | |
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bay | 218 Belle Green Lane, Ince | 228 yd | |
| Rooney Plaice | 184b Manchester Road, Ince | 631 yd | |
| Ince Balti | 148 Manchester Road, Ince | 631 yd | |
| Jui Bu | 182 Manchester Road, Ince | 631 yd | |
| Gulshan | 175 Manchester Road, Ince | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge HOLT STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,029 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.