Forbes Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 2QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	53.3%	1.0%	51.0%	2.3%
Male	47.7%	46.7%	-1.0%	49.0%	-2.3%

Partnership Status

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	32.7%	38.7%	6.0%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.8%	45.3%	-5.5%	44.2%	1.1%
Separated	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	8.5%	6.2%	-2.3%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	5.6%	7.4%	1.8%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.4%	51.8%	4.4%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	34.8%	31.9%	-2.9%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	11.1%	10.5%	-0.6%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	4.9%	4%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.2%	22.8%	-5.4%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	9.3%	-6.8%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14.6%	-3.5%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	6.9%	3.7%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	22.4%	7.1%	16.9%	5.5%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	24%	7.1%	33.8%	-9.8%
Other	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	98.9%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.5%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.5%	76.7%	8.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Oceania	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	66.3%	46.2%	20.1%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Forbes Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forbes Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hindley 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN2 2QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Forbes Close are based on 33 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 Forbes Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 2QU

Average Price
£293,369

Semi-Detached
£276,422

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£300,124

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£202,248

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forbes Close

Average Price
£294,216

Semi-Detached
£251,641

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,200

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£145,418

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forbes CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
23 Forbes Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£276,000	2022-09-23	£295,694
1 Forbes Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-09-16	£257,125
20 Forbes Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£168,000	2021-02-18	£205,896
20 Forbes Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£168,000	2021-02-18	£205,896
19 Forbes Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2016-11-25	£265,089

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 2QU

Employment

WN2 2QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 Employee	93
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	26
Other	13
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	1,445 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	3,716 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH	3out of 4	742 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG	3out of 4	939 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS	3out of 4	1,035 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	1,148 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY	3out of 4	1,331 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	1,411 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	1,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	2,671 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	4,206 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ	3out of 4	4,633 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	4,430 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	1,761 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	1,821 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	2,769 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	4,160 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	4,421 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hare & Hounds	31 Ladies Lane, Hindley	474 yd
Deb's Deli	29 Ladies Lane, Hindley	474 yd
Lord Nelson Hotel	4 Bridge Street, Hindley	598 yd
Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub)	4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley	621 yd
Izzy's Tea Room	28 Market Street, Hindley	650 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Edington Arms	186 Ladies Lane, Hindley	196 yd
Castle On Th'll	165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley	531 yd
Ellesmere	32 Lancaster Road, Hindley	681 yd
The Local	38 Market Street, Hindley	754 yd
Market Tavern	62 Market Street, Hindley	754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New China Garden	62 Ladies Lane, Hindley	465 yd
Chicago Pizza	7 Bridge Street, Hindley	586 yd
Dixi Chicken & Pizza	26 Market Street, Hindley	645 yd
Cross Keys Chippy	5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley	701 yd
The Godfather	13 Market Street, Hindley	742 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Ladies Lane, Hindley	474 yd
One Stop	Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge	756 yd
Tesco Extra	Cross Street, Hindley	922 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	716 yd
Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road	grass pitches	791 yd
Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE	grass pitches	812 yd
Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE	health and fitness suite	867 yd
Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane	health and fitness suite	907 yd
Hindley Hall Golf Club HALL LANE	golf	947 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	988 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.69 Mbit/s

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