Oakbank is in Platt Bridge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3TS is located in the Abram electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakbank, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 3TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3UW, WN2 3UN, WN2 3FS, WN2 3TB, WN2 3FT, WN2 3TX, WN2 3GD, WN2 5BH, WN2 3TD.

Oakbank Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakbank are based on 14 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.

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 3TS

Average Price
£233,027
Semi-Detached
£213,778
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£234,508
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakbank

Average Price
£233,027
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on OakbankStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
4 Oakbank, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building 		£184,0002023-07-14 £190,950
14 Oakbank, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building 		£150,0002018-10-18 £214,622
16 Oakbank, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building 		£120,0002017-05-19 £179,103
1 Oakbank, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building 		£120,0002011-07-14 £213,778
7 Oakbank, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building 		£125,0002011-07-01 £227,399

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Hindley Nursery School
Mornington Road, Hindley WN2 4LG 		2,513 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Douglas Valley Nursery School
Turner Street, Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU 		3,786 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Platt Bridge Community School
Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge WN2 5NG 		191 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wright Street, Platt Bridge WN2 3NX 		294 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge WN2 5JF 		922 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Simpkin Street, Abram WN2 5QE 		1,040 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Kildare Street, Hindley WN2 3HY 		1,347 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedOutwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley WN2 4LG 		2,502 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
2out of 4Hindley High School
Mornington Road, Hindley WN2 4LG 		2,508 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY 		2,943 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
1out of 4Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince WN1 3HD 		2,987 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Frog Lane, WN1 1HQ 		4,245 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedWigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53, Parson's Walk WN1 1RS 		4,049 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge WN2 3TL 		330 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Leyland Park House, WN2 3RX 		1,564 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green WN2 4XA 		3,046 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4Willow Grove Primary School
Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF 		3,674 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
- not ratedProgress Schools Wigan
Wigan Youth Zone, Parsons Walk WN1 1RU 		4,222 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St Nats PantryChurch Road, Platt Bridge139 yd
McDonaldsLiverpool Road, Platt Bridge280 yd
Vaspian Lounge and Dining698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge330 yd
Spice Essence4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge436 yd
Atherton & Leigh FoodbankPlatt Street, Platt Bridge627 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Owd Kess's59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge889 yd
Holy Family Cyms ClubTram Street, Platt Bridge900 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ozzy's682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge330 yd
UK Familial Pizza47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge499 yd
Taz Mahal192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge586 yd
Mandos Grill34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge740 yd
China Garden90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge914 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge786 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed)
Barton Street 		grass pitches203 yd
St Mary'S Ce Primary School
WRIGHT STREET 		grass pitches458 yd
Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane 		artificial grass pitch474 yd
Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club)
Victoria Street 		507 yd
Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed)
Dower Street 		grass pitches607 yd
Miners Welfare Playing Fields
SHERWOOD CRESCENT 		grass pitches709 yd
Spring View Cricket Club
Warrington Road 		grass pitches802 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge
WIGAN STREET 		grass pitches946 yd
Spring View Community Sports Association
HATFIELD CLOSE 		grass pitches990 yd
St John'S Cofe Primary School, Abram
Simpkin Street 		grass pitches1,001 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed44 Mbit/s
Average download speed47.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed8.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed16.97 Mbit/s

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

Safety

Is Oakbank Street dangerous?

According to police statistics, there was no crime reported in Oakbank area in year 2023. This neighbourhood is very safe.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee139
Retired56
Part-Time Employee37
Self-Employed21
Student (economically inactive)19
Looking after home or family17
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Other8
Unemployed8

Employment Industry

Construction22
Human health and social work activities20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Manufacturing14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Education9
Transport and storage7
Other6
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Administrative and support service activities5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication2
Accommodation and food service activities2
Real estate activities1

People

Gender

Female201
Male209

Partnership Status

Single146
Married: Opposite sex128
Married: Same sex2
Separated8
Divorced27
Widowed18

Health

Very good health213
Good health134
Fair health45
Bad health17
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications71
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 60
Apprenticeship20
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 72
Degree or Similar 71
Other9

Culture

Ethnic Group

Pakistani1
Other Asian11
Black African8
Black Caribbean2
Mixed White and Asian2
Mixed White and Caribbean2
White374
Arab4
Other6

Country of Birth

United Kingdom370
European Union21
Africa3
Middle East and Asia16

Length of Residence

Born in the UK370
10+ Years16
5-10 Years13
2-5 Years4
Less than 2 years4

Passport Held

United Kingdom327
Ireland1
Italy6
Lithuania1
Poland9
Romania3
Other EU countries3
South and Eastern Africa2
Middle East4
Southern Asia1
No passport held52

Religion

No religion129
Christian237
Buddhist4
Hindu7
Muslim5
Other religion4
Not answered21
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