Overview of WN2 3EN

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Aldred Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3EN 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 Aldred Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3EJ, WN2 3EW, WN2 3EX, WN2 3RR, WN2 3EL, WN2 3EP, WN2 3RS, WN2 3JH, WN2 3ES.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%51.8%2.3% 51.0% 0.8%
Male50.5%48.2%-2.3% 49.0% -0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.3%41.9%4.6% 37.9% 4.0%
Married: Opposite sex41.6%34.8%-6.8% 44.2% -9.4%
Separated4.3%2.4%-1.9% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced11.8%15%3.2% 9.1% 5.9%
Widowed5.1%5.9%0.8% 6.1% -0.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.2%42.3%-3.9% 48.4% -6.1%
Good health32.2%38%5.8% 33.6% 4.4%
Fair health14.3%14%-0.3% 12.7% 1.3%
Bad health5.8%4%-1.8% 4.0% 0.0%
Very bad health1.5%1.7%0.2% 1.2% 0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 17.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.3%24.4%-1.9% 18.2% 6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.9%12.4%-4.5% 9.6% 2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels22.4%20.5%-1.9% 13.4% 7.1%
Apprenticeship5.1%9.3%4.2% 5.3% 4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%14.3%2.9% 16.9% -2.6%
Degree or Similar12.2%17.8%5.6% 33.8% -16.0%
Other5.9%1.2%-4.7% 2.8% -1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian0.3%0%-0.3% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African1.5%1%-0.5% 2.5% -1.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%1%1.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White96%96.4%0.4% 81.4% 15.0%
Other0.9%0%-0.9% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.9%97%3.1% 83.2% 13.8%
European Union3.6%1.3%-2.3% 6.1% -4.8%
Africa1.8%0.3%-1.5% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0.6%0.7%0.1% 5.6% -4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.9%97%3.1% 83.2% 13.8%
10+ Years3.3%2.3%-1.0% 9.8% -7.5%
2-5 Years1.8%0.3%-1.5% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.5% 76.7% 2.8%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held19.5% 13.5% 6.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.3% 37.2% -4.9%
Christian60.7% 46.2% 14.5%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Aldred Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldred 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.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN2 3EN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Aldred Street are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Aldred Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3EN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 3EN

Average Price
£153,178
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£153,178
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Aldred Street

Average Price
£156,734
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£156,734
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Aldred Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Aldred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£99,9502014-02-21 £179,944
4 Aldred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£83,0002008-07-11 £129,967
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 3EN

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee104
Retired50
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed25
Other10
Unemployed9
Student (economically inactive)7
Looking after home or family6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Manufacturing19
Construction18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Administrative and support service activities16
Human health and social work activities15
Transport and storage12
Other9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Financial and insurance activities6
Education6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Information and communication3
Real estate activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hindley Nursery School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
4out of 4 1,033 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU
4out of 4 4,063 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Argyle Street , WN2 3PN
3out of 4 273 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY
- not rated 641 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 4 641 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS
3out of 4 744 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG
3out of 4 868 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman RC School
Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH
- not rated 776 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 1,015 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hindley High School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 1,019 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD
- not rated 3,044 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Rose Bridge Academy
Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD
- not rated 3,065 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whelley Middle School
Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX
- not rated 4,131 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 4,598 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfield High School
Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY
- not rated 463 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hindley Borsdane Brook School
Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY
- not rated 463 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
ACE Centre
ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX
- not rated 481 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Phoenix Centre
Leyland Park House , Park Road WN2 3RX
- not rated 483 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX
- not rated 483 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Rose ClubAtherton Road, Hindley260 yd
Tuck InnPlatt Lane, Hindley317 yd
Chapter One CafeFirst Avenue, Hindley389 yd
Le Petit FourMillgate, Wigan431 yd
Eurest c/o Royal MailHallgate, Wigan431 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dog & Partridge155 Atherton Road, Hindley142 yd
Hindley Masonic Hall138 Market Street, Hindley476 yd
AFC Hindley Juniors151 Park Road, Hindley481 yd
Hindley Community Sports & Social ClubRomford Street, Hindley528 yd
Georgia Browns79-81 Market Street, Hindley607 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
You + You Chippy180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley117 yd
Hindley Fish & Chips65 Atherton Road, Hindley142 yd
Pizza Bella93 Market Street, Hindley457 yd
Indian Spice152 Market Street, Hindley476 yd
Palace Chef160 Market Street, Hindley476 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco ExtraCross Street, Hindley546 yd
AsdaLadies Lane, Hindley910 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Apex Health & Fitness Centre
LOWE MILL LANE
health and fitness suite489 yd
Leyland Park
PARK ROAD
grass pitches618 yd
St Peter'S C Of E Primary School
KILDARE STREET
grass pitches646 yd
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed)
King Street
health and fitness suite670 yd
Tj'S Gym (Closed)
Darby Lane
health and fitness suite746 yd
Tanfield School (Closed)
Borsdane Avenue
grass pitches752 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School
CHAPEL FIELDS LANE
grass pitches765 yd
Hindley Town Fc
KILDARE STREET
grass pitches789 yd
Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club
LEYLAND AVENUE
grass pitches862 yd
Cardinal Newman Playing Fields
NEWMAN CLOSE
grass pitches894 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.