Hall Lane Grove is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2SD 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 Hall Lane Grove, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2SA, WN2 2SE, WN2 2SF, WN2 2SB, WN2 2SW, WN2 2SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WN2 2SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 23.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 61.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.2% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 41.3% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 76.8% | 46.2% | 30.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hall Lane Grove 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 -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hall Lane Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-08-19 | £455,967 |
| 7 Hall Lane Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-07-08 | £283,014 |
| 2 Hall Lane Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-07-04 | £466,200 |
| 8 Hall Lane Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2002-06-26 | £645,625 |
WN2 2SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN2 2SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,557 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 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 1,149 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 | 1,393 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belle Green CofE Junior and Infant School Belle Green Lane , Ince WN2 2EY | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,569 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 | 3,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 5,222 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 | 4,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Wanderers Free School Macron Stadium , Burnden Way BL6 6JW | - not rated | 5,138 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 | 1,065 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 2,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Hall Golf Club | Hall Lane, Aspull | 652 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 31 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 779 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 29 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 779 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 963 yd | |
| Izzy's Tea Room | 28 Market Street, Hindley | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edington Arms | 186 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 360 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 885 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 1,064 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 1,064 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fine Kettle of Fish | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 681 yd | |
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 783 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 935 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 962 yd | |
| Al Capone | 56 Market Street, Hindley | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 681 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley Hall Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 526 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 1,023 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 | 11.1% |
| 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.