Market Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3AE 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 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3AN, WN2 3AH, WN2 3AW, WN2 3AQ, WN2 3AS, WN2 3LG, WN2 3AF, WN2 3LE, WN2 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 3AE is primarily male, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 42.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 57.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN2 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 51.4% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 33.2% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50.9% | 45.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 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.
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 10% | -12.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 19.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 20.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 94.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 93.8% | 93.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street 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 -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Market Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-14 | £106,865 |
| 3 Market Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-04-21 | £86,560 |
| 63 Market Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-10-27 | £98,789 |
| 75 Market Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £128,367 | 2022-10-20 | £130,682 |
| 79 - 81 Market Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-12-14 | £255,419 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 559 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,283 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 | 1,138 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 | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough | 45 Market Street, Hindley | 19 yd | |
| The Food Lounge | 61 Market Street, Hindley | 22 yd | |
| The Lunch Box Hindley Ltd | 58 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd | |
| Charlies Coffee Factory | 80 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd | |
| Summat to Ate | 48-50 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 34 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 263 yd | |
| Hindley Masonic Hall | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 22 yd | |
| Al Capone | 56 Market Street, Hindley | 30 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 34 yd | |
| McTucky's Ltd | 82 Market Street, Hindley | 39 yd | |
| Alison's Restaurant | Worthington Street, Hindley | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 222 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 270 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 44 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 153 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 926 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 929 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 | 66.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.5% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.