Arundel Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3LT 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 Arundel Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3NH, WN2 3LU, WN2 3LN, WN2 3NB, WN2 3LL, WN2 3ND, WN2 3LX, WN2 3LZ, WN2 3LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 3LT is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50.2% | 46% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 3LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 40.8% | 57% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 24.5% | -15.9% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.4% | 44% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 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.
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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 22.1% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.7% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 98.4% | 94% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 94% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-12-04 | £97,757 |
| 12 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-09-12 | £69,075 |
| 27 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-12 | £158,967 |
| 24 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-06-07 | £52,510 |
| 11 Arundel Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £89,950 | 2023-12-18 | £96,599 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 752 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,086 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 | 4,091 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 | 4,732 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 | 375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 528 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 911 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 110 yd | |
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 114 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 258 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 278 yd | |
| Apex Health & Fitness Cafe | 22 Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 123 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 156 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 335 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 376 yd | |
| Market Tavern | 62 Market Street, Hindley | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 72 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 114 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 309 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 329 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 482 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 780 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.