Alfred Street is in Platt Bridge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3TP is located in the Abram electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alfred Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3TL, WN2 3TN, WN2 3TW, WN2 3SY, WN2 3TJ, WN2 3UQ, WN2 3TQ, WN2 3UG, WN2 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3TP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.8% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.2% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 40.9% | 45.1% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 31.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.9% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 16.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 3TP this area, 37.1% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 37.1% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 89.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 88.7% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfred Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abram 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 -17.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Alfred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-04 | £148,435 |
| 20 Alfred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-11-18 | £168,095 |
| 27 Alfred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-09-05 | £133,586 |
| 7 Alfred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2023-08-31 | £120,757 |
| Apartment 11 35 Alfred Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-07-13 | £83,880 |
WN2 3TP 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street , Abram WN2 5QE | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 3,378 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Essence | 4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge | 80 yd | |
| St Nats Pantry | Church Road, Platt Bridge | 378 yd | |
| Vaspian Lounge and Dining | 698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 479 yd | |
| McDonalds | Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 479 yd | |
| Butterfly Bakes | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 895 yd | |
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taz Mahal | 192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 342 yd | |
| Ozzy's | 682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 479 yd | |
| UK Familial Pizza | 47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 557 yd | |
| Happy Fish | 450 Warrington Road, Ince | 831 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 944 yd | |
| KS Korner Store | 425 Warrington Road, Ince | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S Ce Primary School WRIGHT STREET | grass pitches | 99 yd |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed) Dower Street | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed) Barton Street | grass pitches | 271 yd |
| Spring View Cricket Club Warrington Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club) Victoria Street | 522 yd | |
| Spring View Community Sports Association HATFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields SHERWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| Ince St. Marys C Of E Primary School (Closed) Derby Street | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.1% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.