Hall Lane is in Aspull, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2SF 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, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 2SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 2SF 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 2SF 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 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 -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Hall Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-06 | £505,628 |
| 74 Hall Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2023-03-01 | £419,953 |
| Woodside, 82 Hall Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2022-02-11 | £381,560 |
| 70 Hall Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-03-26 | £397,367 |
| 86 Hall Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-12-18 | £446,117 |
WN2 2SF 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 2SF 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 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,394 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 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,353 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 | 4,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,369 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 | 2,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,334 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Hall Golf Club | Hall Lane, Aspull | 468 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 31 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 995 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 29 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edington Arms | 186 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 580 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fine Kettle of Fish | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 802 yd | |
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 802 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley Hall Golf Club HALL LANE | golf | 343 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.