Rigby Street is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4BL 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 Rigby Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4BH, WN2 4BQ, WN2 4BJ, WN2 3LJ, WN2 4ED, WN2 4BA, WN2 4BE, WN2 4AX, WN2 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 48.6% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 51.4% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.8% | 33.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 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 | 46.8% | 46.8% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 21.4% | 19.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 27.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rigby Street 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-01-29 | £101,398 |
| 7 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-12-14 | £115,368 |
| 7 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-07-27 | £159,405 |
| 5 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £11,760 | 2000-10-09 | £54,189 |
| 7 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £27,950 | 1999-05-28 | £133,496 |
WN2 4BL 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's RC Infant School Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | - not rated | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 825 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 917 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 297 yd | |
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 321 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 341 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 31 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 377 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 29 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 245 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 455 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 460 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 498 yd | |
| The Local | 38 Market Street, Hindley | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 321 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 328 yd | |
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 349 yd | |
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 421 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 377 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Cross Street, Hindley | 701 yd | |
| One Stop | Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Playing Fields NEWMAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Tj'S Gym (Closed) Darby Lane | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 949 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.