Green Lane is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4HN is located in the Hindley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4SF, WN2 4UG, WN2 4RQ, WN2 4RH, WN2 4HW, WN2 4AY, WN2 4HY, WN2 4NN, WN2 4ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 4HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4HN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 26.8% | 36.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 53.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 42.5% | 54.5% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 8.6% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 1.4% | -6.4% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 25.8% | 11.6% | -14.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.8% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 33.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane 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 -14.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Green Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-03-01 | £237,613 |
| 10 Green Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-08 | £258,915 |
| 40 Green Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-27 | £264,913 |
| 24 Green Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-10-10 | £176,871 |
| 24 Green Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £161,667 | 2023-03-31 | £177,493 |
WN2 4HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 229 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Atherton Road , Hindley Green WN2 4SD | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Green Community Primary School Thomas Street , Hindley Green WN2 4SS | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 380 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,109 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 3,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdingswings | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 711 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 711 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 749 yd | |
| The Swan | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Parish Centre | Swan Lane, Hindley Green | 434 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 686 yd | |
| Hindley Green Supper Bar | 550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 733 yd | |
| Ace of Trays | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 771 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 818 yd | |
| It's Pizza | 796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 711 yd | |
| Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 711 yd | |
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 408 yd | |
| Oakfield High School College LONG LANE | squash courts | 408 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Hindley Green Primary School (Closed) Thomas Street | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,031 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.