Newman Close is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3AU is located in the Hindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newman Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3AP, WN2 3DW, WN2 3DP, WN2 3BE, WN2 3DF, WN2 3BG, WN2 3BL, WN2 3BJ, WN2 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 3AU 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 | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 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% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 47% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 7% | -9.9% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.8% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 34.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 24.4% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 14.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 22.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 93.7% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 73.8% | 46.2% | 27.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newman Close 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 -27.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Newman Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2021-12-13 | £263,641 |
| 10 Newman Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-06-08 | £279,361 |
| 4 Newman Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-12-05 | £274,771 |
| 3 Newman Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2014-04-10 | £267,328 |
| 12 Newman Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2010-03-01 | £240,742 |
WN2 3AU 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,253 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 | 42 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 | 497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,189 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 | 1,361 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 | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,209 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 | 4,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,088 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 | 3,862 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 | 1,386 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 4,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining | Cross Street, Hindley | 309 yd | |
| Hindley Arms | 124-126 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| Fletchers Catering | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| Mahabharat Restaurant | 136 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| The Lunch Box Hindley Ltd | 58 Market Street, Hindley | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby's | 146 Wigan Road, Hindley | 220 yd | |
| St Peter's Pavilion | Hurst Street, Hindley | 222 yd | |
| Bird I'th Hand | Wigan Road, Hindley | 226 yd | |
| Hindley Masonic Hall | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison's Restaurant | Worthington Street, Hindley | 353 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 160 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| Deniros | 132 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 152 Market Street, Hindley | 354 yd | |
| McTucky's Ltd | 82 Market Street, Hindley | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 309 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 486 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 566 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 | 6.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.1% |
| 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 | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.