Thetford Close is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 3XF is located in the Hindley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thetford Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 3XA, WN2 4QB, WN2 4SY, WN2 3SR, WN2 3SS, WN2 3SP, WN2 3XG, WN2 4QA, WN2 3XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 3XF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.6% | 41.8% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 44.8% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.9% | 55.8% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 33% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 16.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 19.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 24.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thetford Close 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 -4.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thetford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-27 | £241,489 |
| 6 Thetford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-22 | £397,437 |
| 6 Thetford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-22 | £397,437 |
| 1 Thetford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2016-08-26 | £283,146 |
| 6 Thetford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-08-06 | £389,947 |
WN2 3XF 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 | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,472 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 | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Community 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 | 5,013 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 | 309 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 | 1,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,504 yd | Other independent 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 | 164 yd | |
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 631 yd | |
| Tuck Inn | Platt Lane, Hindley | 737 yd | |
| Rose Club | Atherton Road, Hindley | 765 yd | |
| Apex Health & Fitness Cafe | 22 Lowe Mill Lane, Hindley | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Hindley Juniors | 151 Park Road, Hindley | 351 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | 155 Atherton Road, Hindley | 495 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 714 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 827 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| You + You Chippy | 180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley | 479 yd | |
| Hindley Fish & Chips | 65 Atherton Road, Hindley | 495 yd | |
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 712 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 824 yd | |
| Pizza Bella | 93 Market Street, Hindley | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 889 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Leyland Park PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club LEYLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 632 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.