Charlesworth Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4NU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	49.8%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	48.2%	50.2%	2.0%	49.0%	1.2%

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 4NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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	28.5%	28.9%	0.4%	37.9%	-9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	61%	61.2%	0.2%	44.2%	17.0%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.5%	5.8%	-0.7%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	1.2%	3.7%	2.5%	6.1%	-2.4%

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 (93%) 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%	58.5%	-10.0%	48.4%	10.1%
Good health	25.8%	34.5%	8.7%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	3.3%	5.9%	2.6%	12.7%	-6.8%
Bad health	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.9%	10.7%	3.8%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.5%	6.6%	-12.9%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	16.9%	-1.8%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.4%	2.1%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.7%	24%	5.3%	16.9%	7.1%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	30.6%	1.3%	33.8%	-3.2%
Other	1.6%	3.7%	2.1%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.5%	99%	0.5%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	99.4%	96.9%	-2.5%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	96.9%	-2.5%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.1%	76.7%	17.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Romania	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	72.8%	46.2%	26.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Charlesworth Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charlesworth Avenue 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 risen by about 25.8%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN2 4NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Charlesworth Avenue are based on 45 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 Charlesworth Avenue, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 4NU

Average Price
£378,902

Semi-Detached
£375,150

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,052

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Charlesworth Avenue

Average Price
£401,436

Semi-Detached
£381,300

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,894

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Charlesworth AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Charlesworth Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-06-26	£377,669
8 Charlesworth Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-11-14	£286,347
19 Charlesworth Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2021-12-20	£427,525
20 Charlesworth Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-09-29	£394,884
23 Charlesworth Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2019-05-17	£323,938

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 4NU

Employment

WN2 4NU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	7
Other	3
Unemployed	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	27
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	17
Construction	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	552 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	4,889 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	744 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	771 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH	3out of 4	1,303 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	1,344 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD	3out of 4	1,416 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	558 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	568 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	3,199 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	3,861 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	4,371 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	5,432 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	539 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	4out of 4	971 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	2,375 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	4,146 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	4,252 yd	Other independent 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
Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant	197 Atherton Road, Hindley	534 yd
The Banner	Banner Street, Hindley	926 yd
Crazy Cow Catering Company	7 Wooler Grove, Hindley	995 yd
Kingdingswings	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,079 yd
Spinners Arms	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,079 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Victoria Inn	549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	477 yd
AFC Hindley Juniors	151 Park Road, Hindley	637 yd
Dog & Partridge	155 Atherton Road, Hindley	910 yd
Hindley Community Sports & Social Club	Romford Street, Hindley	1,061 yd
Ellesmere	32 Lancaster Road, Hindley	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Chippy	543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	477 yd
Hindley Green Supper Bar	550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	740 yd
Kebab King	552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	751 yd
You + You Chippy	180-182 Atherton Road, Hindley	896 yd
Hindley Fish & Chips	65 Atherton Road, Hindley	910 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornerstone Local Ltd	504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	478 yd
Tesco Express	672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,079 yd
Aldi	641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue	grass pitches	453 yd
Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	540 yd
Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	545 yd
Leyland Park PARK ROAD	grass pitches	645 yd
Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club LEYLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	682 yd
Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE	swimming pool	684 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	780 yd
Oakfield High School LONG LANE		913 yd
Oakfield High School College LONG LANE	squash courts	913 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.9%
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	23.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	20.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	34.23 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	34.23 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.52 Mbit/s

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