Park Grange is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3RT is located in the Hindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Grange, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3RW, WN2 3NU, WN2 3XL, WN2 3NT, WN2 3SS, WN2 3NS, WN2 3SP, WN2 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 40.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 42.3% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 56.3% | 51.1% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 33.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.7% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 18.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 31% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.3% | 95.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 66% | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Grange 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 -27.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Park Grange, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-07-07 | £170,729 |
| 2 Park Grange, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-10-17 | £188,391 |
| 2 Park Grange, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-02-21 | £197,470 |
| 4 Park Grange, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2013-11-05 | £114,694 |
| 2 Park Grange, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2011-06-30 | £205,103 |
WN2 3RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,411 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 | 659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 4,893 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 | 137 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 | 1,621 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant | 197 Atherton Road, Hindley | 532 yd | |
| Le Petit Four | Millgate, Wigan | 586 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Hallgate, Wigan | 586 yd | |
| Kittywake Canal Cruises | Wallgate, Wigan | 586 yd | |
| Crazy Cow Catering Company | 7 Wooler Grove, Hindley | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Hindley Juniors | 151 Park Road, Hindley | 73 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 155 Atherton Road, Hindley | 611 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 970 yd | |
| Hindley Masonic Hall | 138 Market Street, Hindley | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| You + You Chippy | 180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley | 581 yd | |
| Hindley Fish & Chips | 65 Atherton Road, Hindley | 611 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 93 Market Street, Hindley | 985 yd | |
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 988 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 152 Market Street, Hindley | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyland Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 90 yd |
| Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club LEYLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,043 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 1,058 yd |
| St Peter'S C Of E Primary School KILDARE STREET | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.