Fairman Drive is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2RT is located in the Hindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairman Drive, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2QL, WN2 4FF, WN2 2QS, WN2 2QU, WN2 2QR, WN2 4EQ, WN2 2QT, WN2 2SB, WN2 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 2RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.6% | 40.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 41.6% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 48.3% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 17.1% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 31.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.6% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.2% | 98.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 72.3% | 46.2% | 26.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairman Drive 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 -87.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Fairman Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-09-26 | £254,337 |
| 22 Fairman Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-19 | £267,411 |
| 14 Fairman Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2025-03-10 | £251,565 |
| 48 Fairman Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-12-04 | £247,960 |
| 54 Fairman Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-03-28 | £291,935 |
WN2 2RT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 5,263 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,745 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | 31 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 587 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 29 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 587 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 678 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 707 yd | |
| Izzy's Tea Room | 28 Market Street, Hindley | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edington Arms | 186 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 329 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 425 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 709 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 855 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 574 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 675 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 746 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 761 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 587 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 890 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Hindley Hall Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 991 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.