Borsdane Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3QN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.2%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.3%	48.8%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	27.7%	34.5%	6.8%	37.9%	-3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39%	35.8%	-3.2%	44.2%	-8.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	14.4%	10.8%	-3.6%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	16.9%	14.2%	-2.7%	6.1%	8.1%

Health

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 (67%) 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	35.7%	36.3%	0.6%	48.4%	-12.1%
Good health	23.1%	30.7%	7.6%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	25.2%	21%	-4.2%	12.7%	8.3%
Bad health	12.2%	10.3%	-1.9%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	3.8%	1.7%	-2.1%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3QN this area, 39.5% 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 12%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	56.4%	39.5%	-16.9%	18.2%	21.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	10.3%	-1.0%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	13.3%	-0.5%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	6%	3.9%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.2%	14.6%	8.4%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	6.7%	12%	5.3%	33.8%	-21.8%
Other	3.6%	4.3%	0.7%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.7%	98%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	98.3%	96.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0%	3.3%	3.3%	6.1%	-2.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.3%	96.3%	-2.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.3%	76.7%	-11.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
No passport held	31.7%	13.5%	18.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Borsdane Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borsdane Avenue 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 -49.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN2 3QN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Borsdane Avenue are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Borsdane Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3QN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 3QN

Average Price
£135,643

Semi-Detached
£159,121

Terraced
£65,207

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Borsdane Avenue

Average Price
£128,602

Semi-Detached
£146,323

Terraced
£117,969

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Borsdane AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19A Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£35,000	2009-04-30	£65,775
12 Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£72,000	2006-09-08	£119,886
26 Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£37,000	1997-08-18	£177,264
8 Borsdane Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£38,000	1995-02-03	£188,038

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 3QN

Employment

WN2 3QN 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN2 3QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	46
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	30
Looking after home or family	15
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Other	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	350 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	4,584 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	186 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH	3out of 4	535 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	660 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG	3out of 4	1,343 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	1,408 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	316 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	323 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	3,532 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	3,609 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	3,928 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,216 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	824 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	1,033 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	2,678 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	3,834 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	4,794 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Banner	Banner Street, Hindley	504 yd
Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant	197 Atherton Road, Hindley	627 yd
Flapjacks	3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley	684 yd
Lord Nelson Hotel	4 Bridge Street, Hindley	807 yd
Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub)	4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley	841 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ellesmere	32 Lancaster Road, Hindley	534 yd
Hindley Community Sports & Social Club	Romford Street, Hindley	698 yd
Castle On Th'll	165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley	750 yd
Dog & Partridge	155 Atherton Road, Hindley	876 yd
Georgia Browns	79-81 Market Street, Hindley	925 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chapel Green Chippy	74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley	651 yd
Cross Keys Chippy	5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley	684 yd
Chicago Pizza	7 Bridge Street, Hindley	861 yd
Hindley Fish & Chips	65 Atherton Road, Hindley	876 yd
You + You Chippy	180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley	890 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornerstone Local Ltd	504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	946 yd
Asda	Ladies Lane, Hindley	1,004 yd
Tesco Extra	Cross Street, Hindley	1,093 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE	swimming pool	89 yd
Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	254 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	256 yd
Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	273 yd
Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue	grass pitches	368 yd
Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road	grass pitches	506 yd
Oakfield High School LONG LANE		795 yd
Oakfield High School College LONG LANE	squash courts	795 yd
Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE	health and fitness suite	895 yd
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street	health and fitness suite	972 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	89.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	64.3%

Speed Aviability

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	3.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	329.96 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	329.96 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.99 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.