Bridge Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3LE 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 Bridge Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 2RQ, WN2 3LQ, WN2 2RH, WN2 3LG, WN2 3LD, WN2 2RJ, WN2 2RL, WN2 3AH, WN2 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 3LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 42.4% | 37.8% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 32.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 30.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -17.8% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 29.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 27.2% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around WN2 3LE this area, 33.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 33.9% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 14.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 16.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.4% 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% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bridge Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-05 | £77,692 |
| 9 Bridge Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2024-08-30 | £72,464 |
| 21 Bridge Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2023-04-06 | £146,682 |
| 3A Bridge Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-31 | £233,645 |
| 3A Bridge Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-07-10 | £190,377 |
WN2 3LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,798 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 | 4,472 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 | 194 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 832 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 35 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 50 yd | |
| Izzy's Tea Room | 28 Market Street, Hindley | 105 yd | |
| Dough | 45 Market Street, Hindley | 139 yd | |
| The Food Lounge | 61 Market Street, Hindley | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 182 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 194 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 194 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 282 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 5 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 106 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 164 yd | |
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 165 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 182 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 379 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 914 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.