Brookdale Road is in Hindley, Wigan and in Bury district. WN2 4JF 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 Brookdale Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4JE, WN2 4JL, WN2 4JA, WN2 4JR, WN2 4JD, WN2 4JB, WN2 4JJ, WN2 4JG, WN2 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4JF, 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 | 53.2% | 53.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.8% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 35.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 31.1% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 18% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.2% | 32.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 34.7% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 23.6% | 18.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 15% | 11.7% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4JF this area, 38.6% 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 12.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 38.6% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 12.6% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -21.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookdale 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Brookdale Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2024-01-22 | £148,939 |
| 5 Brookdale Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-10-27 | £151,091 |
| 41 Brookdale Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2020-02-07 | £160,132 |
| 30 Brookdale Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-01-10 | £152,134 |
| 26 Brookdale Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2014-05-23 | £120,802 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WN2 4JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hollins Community Primary School Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Crossdale Road , Hindley Green WN2 4QY | - not rated | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community 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 | - not rated | 303 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,851 yd | Community school | 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 | 509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 567 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 750 yd | |
| Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant | 197 Atherton Road, Hindley | 843 yd | |
| Flapjacks | 3 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 916 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | 4 Bridge Street, Hindley | 1,029 yd | |
| Luna's Bistro (within The Lord Nelson Pub) | 4-6 Bridge Street, Hindley | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 754 yd | |
| Castle On Th'll | 165 Castle Hill Road, Hindley | 794 yd | |
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 895 yd | |
| Hindley Community Sports & Social Club | Romford Street, Hindley | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Green Chippy | 74 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 894 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 895 yd | |
| Cross Keys Chippy | 5 Chapel Green Road, Hindley | 916 yd | |
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 1,073 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 7 Bridge Street, Hindley | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 315 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 591 yd | |
| Oakfield High School College LONG LANE | squash courts | 591 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.