Marsh Row, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	52.5%	50%	-2.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.5%	50%	2.5%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	35.4%	41.2%	5.8%	37.9%	3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	43.4%	39.4%	-4.0%	44.2%	-4.8%
Separated	4.7%	0.9%	-3.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9%	8.8%	-0.2%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	7.5%	9.7%	2.2%	6.1%	3.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) 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	43.5%	39.3%	-4.2%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	31.3%	30.4%	-0.9%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	15.5%	16.1%	0.6%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	8.6%	12.1%	3.5%	4.0%	8.1%
Very bad health	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	1.2%	0.9%

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 4QH this area, 34.2% 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 12.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.3%	34.2%	-11.1%	18.2%	16.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	11.4%	-3.7%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	15.5%	-2.0%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	4.1%	1.7%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.1%	20.1%	14.0%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	10.8%	12.8%	2.0%	33.8%	-21.0%
Other	2.8%	1.8%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.2%	97.5%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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%	99.3%	0.7%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	99.3%	0.7%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.1%	76.7%	-2.6%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.1%	37.2%	2.9%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Marsh Row Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh Row 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

🔎 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 4QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Marsh Row are based on 10 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 Marsh Row, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 4QH

Average Price
£311,793

Semi-Detached
£266,408

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£493,333

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsh Row

Average Price
£318,284

Semi-Detached
£270,340

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£510,062

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsh RowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Marsh Row, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-08-09	£211,859
3 Marsh Row, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2024-06-20	£500,476
3 Marsh Row, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£399,995	2021-03-08	£519,647
6 Marsh Row, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2018-03-23	£219,257
12 Marsh Row, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2017-09-08	£217,743

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 4QH

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	67
Retired	52
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	29
Other	11
Unemployed	10
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	569 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	5,377 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Atherton Road , Hindley Green WN2 4SD	3out of 4	834 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD	3out of 4	861 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Green Community Primary School Thomas Street , Hindley Green WN2 4SS	3out of 4	1,025 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN	3out of 4	1,244 yd	Community 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	595 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	602 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	1out of 4	2,729 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ	3out of 4	3,920 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	4,336 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	562 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	1,102 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	2,934 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE	- not rated	3,789 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	3,886 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
Kingdingswings	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	579 yd
Spinners Arms	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	579 yd
Six Six Three	663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	732 yd
The Swan	737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	823 yd
Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant	197 Atherton Road, Hindley	1,032 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Victoria Inn	549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green		129 yd
Sacred Heart Parish Centre	Swan Lane, Hindley Green		710 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Chippy	543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	129 yd
Kebab King	552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	250 yd
Hindley Green Supper Bar	550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	271 yd
Ace of Trays	737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	823 yd
It's Pizza	796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornerstone Local Ltd	504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	129 yd
Tesco Express	672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	579 yd
Aldi	641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	579 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakfield High School LONG LANE		508 yd
Oakfield High School College LONG LANE	squash courts	508 yd
St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD	grass pitches	648 yd
Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	652 yd
Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	674 yd
Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	719 yd
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE	grass pitches	758 yd
Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street	grass pitches	804 yd
Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue	grass pitches	807 yd
Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET	grass pitches	857 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	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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	60.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	140.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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