Carr Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3LG 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 Carr Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3AH, WN2 3LE, WN2 3AE, WN2 2RQ, WN2 3AQ, WN2 3LQ, WN2 3AN, WN2 3AW, WN2 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 3LG is primarily male, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 42.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -8.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 57.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 8.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN2 3LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 51.4% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 33.2% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 50.9% | 45.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.5% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 10% | -12.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 19.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 20.9% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 94.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 93.8% | 93.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.1% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 Carr Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2023-10-04 | £102,405 |
| 9 Carr Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-08-18 | £108,607 |
| 14 Carr Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-02-14 | £105,675 |
| 25 Carr Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-12-02 | £80,411 |
| 8 Carr Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-08-26 | £107,520 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,716 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 | 485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,345 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,513 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 57 yd | |
| Dough | 45 Market Street, Hindley | 65 yd | |
| Izzy's Tea Room | 28 Market Street, Hindley | 72 yd | |
| The Food Lounge | 61 Market Street, Hindley | 84 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 102 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 121 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 121 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 238 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 79 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 83 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 84 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 102 yd | |
| Al Capone | 56 Market Street, Hindley | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 235 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 304 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 107 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Hindley St Peters Cricket Club HURST STREET | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 922 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.