Langset Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 2QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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	54.1%	53.7%	-0.4%	51.0%	2.7%
Male	45.9%	46.3%	0.4%	49.0%	-2.7%

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	32.2%	30%	-2.2%	37.9%	-7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.3%	48.1%	-0.2%	44.2%	3.9%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	3.4%	2.6%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	6.8%	10.1%	3.3%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	11.9%	6.3%	-5.6%	6.1%	0.2%

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	50.7%	48.3%	-2.4%	48.4%	-0.1%
Good health	29.4%	26.5%	-2.9%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	14.5%	15.4%	0.9%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	4.1%	7.4%	3.3%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	1.4%	2.3%	0.9%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.8%	19.1%	-1.7%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	8.5%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	17.8%	2.5%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	8.5%	4.7%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.9%	21.2%	1.3%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	24.2%	-1.6%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	3%	0.8%	-2.2%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.3%	97.7%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.7% 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	98.3%	99.7%	1.4%	83.2%	16.5%
European Union	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	6.1%	-6.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	99.7%	1.7%	83.2%	16.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25%	37.2%	-12.2%
Christian	71.3%	46.2%	25.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Langset Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langset Avenue 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 fallen by about -38.5%.

🔎 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 2QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Langset Avenue are based on 49 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 Langset Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 2QW

Average Price
£228,332

Semi-Detached
£228,332

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Langset Avenue

Average Price
£235,991

Semi-Detached
£235,991

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Langset AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Langset Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-04-26	£212,563
14 Langset Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2022-11-24	£186,794
7 Langset Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,500	2022-03-11	£198,067
16 Langset Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2020-08-28	£266,101
7 Langset Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-02-25	£227,713

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 2QW

Employment

WN2 2QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	104
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	16
Financial and insurance activities	14
Construction	13
Education	13
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Real estate activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

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	1,331 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	3,632 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG	3out of 4	610 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG	- not rated	610 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH	3out of 4	821 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	856 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS	3out of 4	876 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH	- not rated	526 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	1,298 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	1,303 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	- not rated	2,578 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD	- not rated	2,608 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	3,566 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ	- not rated	5,344 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	4,304 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN	- not rated	401 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB	- not rated	1,117 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY	- not rated	1,430 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY	- not rated	1,430 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX	- not rated	1,447 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Hare & Hounds	31 Ladies Lane, Hindley	120 yd
Deb's Deli	29 Ladies Lane, Hindley	120 yd
Izzy's Tea Room	28 Market Street, Hindley	307 yd
Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub)	4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley	333 yd
Lord Nelson Hotel	4 Bridge Street, Hindley	338 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Edington Arms	186 Ladies Lane, Hindley	310 yd
The Local	38 Market Street, Hindley	399 yd
Market Tavern	62 Market Street, Hindley	399 yd
Georgia Browns	79-81 Market Street, Hindley	419 yd
Ellesmere	32 Lancaster Road, Hindley	565 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New China Garden	62 Ladies Lane, Hindley	134 yd
Chicago Pizza	7 Bridge Street, Hindley	295 yd
Dixi Chicken & Pizza	26 Market Street, Hindley	299 yd
Al Capone	56 Market Street, Hindley	389 yd
McTucky's Ltd	82 Market Street, Hindley	399 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Ladies Lane, Hindley	120 yd
Tesco Extra	Cross Street, Hindley	544 yd
One Stop	Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge	550 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	358 yd
Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE	grass pitches	423 yd
Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane	health and fitness suite	510 yd
Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE	health and fitness suite	537 yd
Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET	grass pitches	714 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	901 yd
Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road	grass pitches	966 yd
St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET	grass pitches	1,006 yd
Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET	grass pitches	1,073 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	55.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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