Aughton Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3ER 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 Aughton Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3DY, WN2 3DZ, WN2 3JT, WN2 3JP, WN2 3JS, WN2 3DX, WN2 3NY, WN2 3JW, WN2 3HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 3ER has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WN2 3ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 29.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 56.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 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 | 58.3% | 52.7% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 15% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 27.9% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 78.9% | 46.2% | 32.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aughton 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Aughton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-21 | £161,533 |
| 31 Aughton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-10 | £127,372 |
| 35 Aughton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,850 | 2024-01-09 | £1,932 |
| 10 Aughton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-13 | £263,557 |
| 4 Aughton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,680 | 2023-06-07 | £121,602 |
WN2 3ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,361 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 | 4,258 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 | 743 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Club | Atherton Road, Hindley | 203 yd | |
| Le Petit Four | Millgate, Wigan | 265 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Hallgate, Wigan | 265 yd | |
| Kittywake Canal Cruises | Wallgate, Wigan | 265 yd | |
| Beijing House Chinese Restaurant | 98 Liverpool Road, Hindley | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Partridge | 155 Atherton Road, Hindley | 374 yd | |
| Hindley Masonic Hall | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 436 yd | |
| Bird I'th Hand | Wigan Road, Hindley | 565 yd | |
| AFC Hindley Juniors | 151 Park Road, Hindley | 645 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| You + You Chippy | 180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley | 363 yd | |
| Hindley Fish & Chips | 65 Atherton Road, Hindley | 374 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 152 Market Street, Hindley | 436 yd | |
| Palace Chef | 160 Market Street, Hindley | 436 yd | |
| Deniros | 132 Market Street, Hindley | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 536 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Leyland Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club LEYLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 40.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.