William Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3PQ 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 William Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3PF, WN2 3PH, WN2 3LW, WN2 3LN, WN2 3PG, WN2 3LR, WN2 3LU, WN2 3PL, WN2 3LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3PQ 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 3PQ, 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 William 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 William Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-06-23 | £149,118 |
| 8 William Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-09-09 | £128,382 |
| 10 William Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-06-06 | £136,725 |
| 12 William Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2022-02-25 | £153,102 |
| 20 William Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2018-06-25 | £114,354 |
WN2 3PQ 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 | 840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,054 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 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 783 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 | 813 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 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 814 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 4,054 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 | 4,659 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 | 323 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 828 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 | 183 yd | |
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 186 yd | |
| Apex Health & Fitness Cafe | 22 Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley | 215 yd | |
| The Food Lounge | 61 Market Street, Hindley | 285 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 54 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 283 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 299 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 | 79 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 186 yd | |
| Al's Peri Chicken | 41-43 Market Street, Hindley | 283 yd | |
| The Godfather | 13 Market Street, Hindley | 285 yd | |
| McTucky's Ltd | 82 Market Street, Hindley | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 412 yd | |
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 216 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 839 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 853 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.