Whiteside Avenue is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2SB is located in the Hindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whiteside Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2SE, WN2 2QL, WN2 2PY, WN2 2QU, WN2 2SA, WN2 2QJ, WN2 2QN, WN2 2SG, WN2 2SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 2SB 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 Whiteside 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 -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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Whiteside Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-30 | £272,121 |
| 17 Whiteside Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-07-31 | £174,474 |
| 12 Whiteside Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-08-12 | £253,616 |
| 30 Whiteside Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2021-06-18 | £225,316 |
| 20 Whiteside Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-06-26 | £228,354 |
WN2 2SB 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 | 1,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,702 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 | 811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,295 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 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,700 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 | 3,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 5,384 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 | 4,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 5,252 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 | 889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 600 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 29 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 600 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 760 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 777 yd | |
| Izzy's Tea Room | 28 Market Street, Hindley | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edington Arms | 186 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 195 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 678 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 869 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 888 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 598 yd | |
| A Fine Kettle of Fish | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 698 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 739 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 781 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 600 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 698 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley Hall Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 756 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.