Blissford Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3JT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3JT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.8%	51.2%	-2.6%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	46.2%	48.8%	2.6%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	28.1%	27.6%	-0.5%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	55.1%	-1.5%	44.2%	10.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	9.2%	8.4%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.7%
Widowed	4.4%	7.9%	3.5%	6.1%	1.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.3%	58.3%	1.0%	48.4%	9.9%
Good health	30.6%	27.4%	-3.2%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	10.1%	9.9%	-0.2%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	18%	-1.3%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	8.1%	-9.0%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	15.6%	-1.5%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.2%	1.4%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	18%	4.4%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	25%	32.2%	7.2%	33.8%	-1.6%
Other	3.1%	1.9%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99%	97.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

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	99.3%	98.8%	-0.5%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	98.8%	0.2%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	76.7%	15.4%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.8%	37.2%	-12.4%
Christian	72%	46.2%	25.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Blissford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blissford 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 risen by about 11.4%.

🔎 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 3JT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blissford Close are based on 15 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 Blissford Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3JT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 3JT

Average Price
£262,561

Semi-Detached
£264,766

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£262,246

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blissford Close

Average Price
£280,629

Semi-Detached
£265,588

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£282,943

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blissford CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Blissford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-07-20	£323,053
1 Blissford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£163,250	2019-10-18	£236,330
7 Blissford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2013-06-28	£280,267
9 Blissford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£65,356	2011-06-29	£120,719
5 Blissford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£198,500	2006-12-14	£330,624

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 3JT

Employment

WN2 3JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	14
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	1,308 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	3,819 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	387 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	505 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG	3out of 4	720 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS	3out of 4	982 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	1,461 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	1,288 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	1,292 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	2,812 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY	3out of 4	4,052 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	4,285 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	4,335 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	679 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	1,528 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	1,877 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	4,422 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF	4out of 4	4,961 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose Club	Atherton Road, Hindley	180 yd
Le Petit Four	Millgate, Wigan	309 yd
Eurest c/o Royal Mail	Hallgate, Wigan	309 yd
Kittywake Canal Cruises	Wallgate, Wigan	309 yd
Beijing House Chinese Restaurant	98 Liverpool Road, Hindley	327 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dog & Partridge	155 Atherton Road, Hindley	288 yd
Hindley Masonic Hall	138 Market Street, Hindley	428 yd
AFC Hindley Juniors	151 Park Road, Hindley	585 yd
Bird I'th Hand	Wigan Road, Hindley	598 yd
Hindley Community Sports & Social Club	Romford Street, Hindley	625 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
You + You Chippy	180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley	275 yd
Hindley Fish & Chips	65 Atherton Road, Hindley	288 yd
Indian Spice	152 Market Street, Hindley	428 yd
Palace Chef	160 Market Street, Hindley	428 yd
Deniros	132 Market Street, Hindley	428 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Extra	Cross Street, Hindley		520 yd
Asda	Ladies Lane, Hindley		938 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET	grass pitches	486 yd
Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE	health and fitness suite	530 yd
Hindley Town Fc KILDARE STREET	grass pitches	626 yd
Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane	health and fitness suite	686 yd
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	690 yd
Leyland Park PARK ROAD	grass pitches	707 yd
Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE	grass pitches	842 yd
Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET	grass pitches	850 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	923 yd
Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue	grass pitches	929 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	202 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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