Common Nook is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 2TA is located in the Ince electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Nook, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2TA 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 area surrounding WN2 2TA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 41.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40% | 47.8% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 28% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around WN2 2TA this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 33% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 18.7% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 95% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 81.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 81.3% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Nook was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Common Nook, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-08-04 | £298,804 |
| 8 Common Nook, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-02-09 | £319,056 |
| 10 Common Nook, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £214,950 | 2013-12-12 | £387,567 |
| 4 Common Nook, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2013-11-01 | £868,566 |
| 14 Common Nook, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2012-08-03 | £455,312 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior - Bakkavor Meals Wigan (Staff Canteen only) | Dobson Park Way, Ince | 402 yd | |
| Ince Start Well Family Centre | Charles Street, Ince | 443 yd | |
| R Bakas Deli | 160 Manchester Road, Ince | 552 yd | |
| Avacado Health Bar Wigan | 170 Manchester Road, Ince | 596 yd | |
| The Cosy Cafe | Manchester Road, Ince | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel | 146 Manchester Road, Ince | 552 yd | |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports & Community Club | Pinfold Street, Ince | 552 yd | |
| St Williams Social Club | St Williams Catholic Club, Patricroft Road | 637 yd | |
| Earls Function Suite | Earl Street, Ince | 645 yd | |
| St Peter's Pavilion | Hurst Street, Hindley | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooney Plaice | 184b Manchester Road, Ince | 552 yd | |
| Ince Balti | 148 Manchester Road, Ince | 552 yd | |
| Jui Bu | 182 Manchester Road, Ince | 552 yd | |
| Brians Chippy | 118 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 620 yd | |
| Gulshan | 175 Manchester Road, Ince | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Food & Wines | 153 Ince Green Lane, Ince | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ince C Of E Primary School CHARLES STREET | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Ince Barbell Boxing And Fitness Club (Closed) Arnside Avenue | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Royces Health & Fitness Studio (Closed) Manchester Road | health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Rose Bridge High School Sports Field Hall Street | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.