Overview of WN2 4BJ

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Castle Hill Road is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4BJ is located in the Hindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4BA, WN2 3LJ, WN2 4BL, WN2 4BE, WN2 4BD, WN2 4BQ, WN2 4BH, WN2 3NJ, WN2 4AX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.5%48.3%-2.2% 51.0% -2.7%
Male49.5%51.7%2.2% 49.0% 2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.4%37.8%-4.6% 37.9% -0.1%
Married: Opposite sex31.4%32.8%1.4% 44.2% -11.4%
Married: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.6%4.6%3.0% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced8.6%8%-0.6% 9.1% -1.1%
Widowed15.9%15.5%-0.4% 6.1% 9.4%

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 (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health34.7%30.6%-4.1% 48.4% -17.8%
Good health29.3%29.9%0.6% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health21.2%27.2%6.0% 12.7% 14.5%
Bad health11.4%11.2%-0.2% 4.0% 7.2%
Very bad health3.4%1.1%-2.3% 1.2% -0.1%

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 4BJ this area, 33.9% 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 16.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications46.5%33.9%-12.6% 18.2% 15.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.8%11.9%0.1% 9.6% 2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%11%-6.1% 13.4% -2.4%
Apprenticeship3.7%6.8%3.1% 5.3% 1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.1%14.4%8.3% 16.9% -2.5%
Degree or Similar7.3%16.9%9.6% 33.8% -16.9%
Other7.3%5.1%-2.2% 2.8% 2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0%0.4%0.4% 2.7% -2.3%
Black African2%1.1%-0.9% 2.5% -1.4%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White97%95.1%-1.9% 81.4% 13.7%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Other0%1.1%1.1% 1.6% -0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97%94.4%-2.6% 83.2% 11.2%
European Union1.7%3.3%1.6% 6.1% -2.8%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1%0.4%-0.6% 2.7% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia0%1.1%1.1% 5.6% -4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.3% -0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.3%94.4%-1.9% 83.2% 11.2%
10+ Years0%2.2%2.2% 9.8% -7.6%
5-10 Years1.3%1.5%0.2% 2.9% -1.4%
2-5 Years1%1.9%0.9% 2.2% -0.3%
Less than 2 years1.3%0%-1.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.4% 76.7% -6.3%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Lithuania0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held24.8% 13.5% 11.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.7% 37.2% -1.5%
Christian50.6% 46.2% 4.4%
Muslim1.5% 6.5% -5.0%
Not answered12.3% 6.0% 6.3%

Safety

Is Castle Hill Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Hill Road 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.



🔎 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. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,200
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN2 4BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Castle Hill Road are based on 293 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 Castle Hill Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 4BJ

Average Price
£140,964
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£126,426
Detached
£153,196
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£193,001

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castle Hill Road

Average Price
£243,164
Semi-Detached
£194,576
Terraced
£136,523
Detached
£367,040
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,593,933

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castle Hill Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
64 Castle Hill Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£145,0002025-02-21 £146,400
56 Castle Hill Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002025-01-28 £111,169
64 Castle Hill Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£144,0002024-12-20 £145,953
56 Castle Hill Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£80,0002024-12-04 £81,085
7 Castle Hill Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Other, an established residential building
£124,0002024-08-07 £123,242
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 4BJ

Employment

WN2 4BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee76
Retired67
Long-Term Sick or disabled34
Part-Time Employee24
Self-Employed15
Other7
Looking after home or family6
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Transport and storage13
Construction10
Manufacturing10
Education9
Administrative and support service activities6
Human health and social work activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Information and communication2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hindley Nursery School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
4out of 4 880 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU
4out of 4 4,089 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH
3out of 4 448 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS
3out of 4 450 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Argyle Street , WN2 3PN
3out of 4 648 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG
3out of 4 929 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Benedict's RC Infant School
Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG
- not rated 929 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman RC School
Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH
- not rated 807 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hindley High School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 847 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 853 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD
- not rated 3,035 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Rose Bridge Academy
Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD
- not rated 3,064 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whelley Middle School
Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX
- not rated 4,030 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 4,747 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Parks School
Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN
- not rated 478 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tanfield School
Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB
- not rated 716 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brookfield High School
Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY
- not rated 1,192 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hindley Borsdane Brook School
Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY
- not rated 1,192 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
ACE Centre
ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX
- not rated 1,206 yd Pupil referral unit 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Flapjacks3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley246 yd
Lord Nelson Hotel4 Bridge Street, Hindley260 yd
Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub)4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley305 yd
The BannerBanner Street, Hindley351 yd
Hare & Hounds31 Ladies Lane, Hindley394 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ellesmere32 Lancaster Road, Hindley153 yd
Hindley Community Sports & Social ClubRomford Street, Hindley375 yd
Georgia Browns79-81 Market Street, Hindley453 yd
The Local38 Market Street, Hindley479 yd
Market Tavern62 Market Street, Hindley479 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cross Keys Chippy5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley246 yd
Chicago Pizza7 Bridge Street, Hindley302 yd
Chapel Green Chippy74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley337 yd
New China Garden62 Ladies Lane, Hindley366 yd
Dixi Chicken & Pizza26 Market Street, Hindley405 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AsdaLadies Lane, Hindley394 yd
Tesco ExtraCross Street, Hindley658 yd
One StopWalthew Lane, Platt Bridge1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Emporio Aphrodite (Closed)
King Street
health and fitness suite463 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School
CHAPEL FIELDS LANE
grass pitches469 yd
Apex Health & Fitness Centre
LOWE MILL LANE
health and fitness suite505 yd
Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School
Hereford Road
grass pitches566 yd
Hindley Pool
BORSDANE AVENUE
swimming pool659 yd
Tj'S Gym (Closed)
Darby Lane
health and fitness suite774 yd
Cardinal Newman Playing Fields
NEWMAN CLOSE
grass pitches774 yd
Tanfield School (Closed)
Borsdane Avenue
grass pitches790 yd
Hindley High School
MORNINGTON ROAD
grass pitches855 yd
Hindley Sports Centre
Mornington Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts878 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed176.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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