The Oaklings is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4LP is located in the Hindley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Oaklings, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4LY, WN2 4QF, WN2 4QG, WN2 4LS, WN2 4QE, WN2 4LZ, WN2 4LX, WN2 4LU, WN2 4RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 53.8% | 55.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 44.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 34.6% | 41.1% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 36.1% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 29.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 25.5% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 19.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 92.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Oaklings 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 The Oaklings, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-07-31 | £324,134 |
| 10 The Oaklings, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2011-01-14 | £394,031 |
| 10 The Oaklings, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2011-01-14 | £394,031 |
| 10 The Oaklings, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2005-03-03 | £279,091 |
| 9 The Oaklings, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2001-04-12 | £285,031 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Crossdale Road , Hindley Green WN2 4QY | - not rated | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Community Primary School Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Green St John's Junior and Infant School Atherton Road , Hindley Green WN2 4SD | - not rated | 719 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 | 719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior and Infant School Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Community school | 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 | 726 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdingswings | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 558 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 558 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 718 yd | |
| The Swan | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 815 yd | |
| Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant | 197 Atherton Road, Hindley | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 83 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Parish Centre | Swan Lane, Hindley Green | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 83 yd | |
| Hindley Green Supper Bar | 550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 219 yd | |
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 234 yd | |
| Ace of Trays | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 815 yd | |
| It's Pizza | 796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 82 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 558 yd | |
| Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 558 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 688 yd | |
| Oakfield High School College LONG LANE | squash courts | 688 yd |
| Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 754 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 854 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.