Chapel Green Road is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3LN 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 Chapel Green Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3LU, WN2 3LW, WN2 3LT, WN2 3PQ, WN2 3LR, WN2 3LL, WN2 3NH, WN2 3PF, WN2 3LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 37.3% | 51.3% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 30% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.9% | 40.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 17.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Green Road 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 -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2022-12-02 | £118,813 |
| 59 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-21 | £109,187 |
| 43 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-04-14 | £102,928 |
| 57 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-06-10 | £113,289 |
| 51 Chapel Green Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-03-16 | £77,259 |
WN2 3LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,959 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 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 695 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 | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 804 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 | 903 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,573 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 | 947 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 | 1,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 116 yd | |
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 150 yd | |
| Apex Health & Fitness Cafe | 22 Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley | 247 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 249 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 52 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 223 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 282 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 325 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 2 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 116 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 279 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 282 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 443 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 470 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 826 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.