Gloucester Crescent is in Hindley, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4DQ 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 Gloucester Crescent, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4DX, WN2 4DH, WN2 4DN, WN2 4DJ, WN2 4EJ, WN2 4DF, WN2 4DB, WN2 4DD, WN2 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 53.2% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.8% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 48.3% | 54.8% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 31.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 29.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.1% | 24.9% | -21.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 20.4% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.9% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Crescent 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 -11.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Gloucester Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-07-15 | £130,507 |
| 73 Gloucester Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-05-10 | £182,872 |
| 79 Gloucester Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-07-24 | £188,339 |
| 60 Gloucester Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-05-17 | £125,126 |
| 56 Gloucester Crescent, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-09-07 | £149,895 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,400 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 | 79 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Abbott Street , Hindley WN2 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Kildare Street , Hindley WN2 3HY | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,082 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 5,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 645 yd | |
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 683 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 732 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 777 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 31 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 281 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 511 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 779 yd | |
| Edington Arms | 186 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 905 yd | |
| Georgia Browns | 79-81 Market Street, Hindley | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 683 yd | |
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 729 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 775 yd | |
| New China Garden | 62 Ladies Lane, Hindley | 817 yd | |
| Dixi Chicken & Pizza | 26 Market Street, Hindley | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Ladies Lane, Hindley | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 93 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 737 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Emporio Aphrodite (Closed) King Street | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Apex Health & Fitness Centre LOWE MILL LANE | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Westhoughton Rangers WIGAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 1,085 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.