Springfield Road is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3DD 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 Springfield Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3BU, WN2 3DE, WN2 3BT, WN2 3BS, WN2 3BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 3DD 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 Springfield Road 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Springfield Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2018-05-22 | £529,244 |
| 3 Springfield Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-07-01 | £162,384 |
| 1 Springfield Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2001-03-30 | £174,333 |
WN2 3DD 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 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 2,868 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 | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | - not rated | 636 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 | 636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 4,589 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 | 3,459 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Centre Leyland Park House , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cava Italian Restaurant | 174 Wigan Road, Hindley | 68 yd | |
| Beijing House Chinese Restaurant | 98 Liverpool Road, Hindley | 764 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Cross Street, Hindley | 791 yd | |
| Hindley Arms | 124-126 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd | |
| Fletchers Catering | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Pavilion | Hurst Street, Hindley | 296 yd | |
| Formby's | 146 Wigan Road, Hindley | 342 yd | |
| Bird I'th Hand | Wigan Road, Hindley | 519 yd | |
| Hindley Masonic Hall | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Fine Kettle of Fish | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 667 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 160 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd | |
| Deniros | 132 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 152 Market Street, Hindley | 792 yd | |
| Alison's Restaurant | Worthington Street, Hindley | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 667 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 791 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Ince Rose Bridge Sports And Community Club Pinfold Street | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.