Poolbank Close, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4GL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	48.9%	53.1%	4.2%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	51.1%	46.9%	-4.2%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WN2 4GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.4%	27.8%	-3.6%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	64.2%	1.9%	44.2%	20.0%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	5%	6%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.8%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (95%) 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	68.5%	58.6%	-9.9%	48.4%	10.2%
Good health	22.4%	36.4%	14.0%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	8.2%	4.5%	-3.7%	12.7%	-8.2%
Bad health	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	4.0%	-3.5%

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 4GL this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	8.6%	-2.7%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17%	6.6%	-10.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22%	17.9%	-4.1%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	8.6%	4.8%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.5%	28.5%	9.0%	16.9%	11.6%
Degree or Similar	22.6%	29.8%	7.2%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.9%	0.6%
White	97.3%	94.4%	-2.9%	81.4%	13.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	96.8%	98.5%	1.7%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1%	0.1%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	98.5%	1.7%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98%	76.7%	21.3%
No passport held	2%	13.5%	-11.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31%	37.2%	-6.2%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Poolbank Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poolbank Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton South & Lilford 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 -9.1%.

🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN2 4GL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Poolbank Close are based on 15 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 Poolbank Close, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4GL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 4GL

Average Price
£336,668

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£336,668

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poolbank Close

Average Price
£337,070

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£337,070

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poolbank CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Poolbank Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-11-26	£332,919
1 Poolbank Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2016-08-19	£295,944
3 Poolbank Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£202,000	2015-10-23	£330,688
2 Poolbank Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£144,950	2011-03-18	£263,113
6 Poolbank Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£179,200	2007-03-23	£290,647

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 4GL

Employment

WN2 4GL 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 Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	30
Retired	17
Self-Employed	14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	19
Construction	18
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Other	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1

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	1,617 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD	3out of 4	340 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Green Community Primary School Thomas Street , Hindley Green WN2 4SS	3out of 4	518 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Atherton Road , Hindley Green WN2 4SD	3out of 4	543 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School The Hoskers , Westhoughton BL5 2FB	2out of 4	1,855 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Hindley Road , Daisy Hill BL5 2JU	3out of 4	1,892 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	1,644 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	1,646 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	1,773 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	3,263 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	2out of 4	3,660 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,128 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	2,274 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	3,098 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	3,394 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	4,081 yd	Community special school	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	Distance
The Swan	737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	542 yd
Six Six Three	663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	623 yd
Kingdingswings	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	747 yd
Spinners Arms	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	747 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sacred Heart Parish Centre	Swan Lane, Hindley Green		477 yd
Railway Tavern	396 Westleigh Lane, Leigh		1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
It's Pizza	796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	516 yd
Crispy Corner	762 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	516 yd
Ace of Trays	737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	542 yd
Rice N Spice	Corner Lane, Leigh	728 yd
Kebab King	552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Go Local Extra	963 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	461 yd
Tesco Express	672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	747 yd
Aldi	641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	747 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE	grass pitches	441 yd
Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	489 yd
Hindley Green Primary School (Closed) Thomas Street	grass pitches	569 yd
Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET	grass pitches	662 yd
St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD	grass pitches	729 yd
Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street	grass pitches	816 yd
Melrose Tip HONITON CLOSE	grass pitches	1,058 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	22.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	30.72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	30.72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.28 Mbit/s

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