Meadowside Road is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4QP 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 Meadowside Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4PE, WN2 4QW, WN2 4PF, WN2 4PA, WN2 4PJ, WN2 4PB, WN2 4QN, WN2 4PL, WN2 4PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 4QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.5% | 25.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.3% | 48% | -16.3% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 13.5% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (66%) 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 | 34.5% | 32.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -16.0% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 20.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 27.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 20.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.3% | 98.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 98.6% | 98.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 79.7% | 46.2% | 33.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowside 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Meadowside Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-10-19 | £184,342 |
| 1 Meadowside Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2022-12-02 | £345,349 |
| 9 Meadowside Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-15 | £266,431 |
| 8 Meadowside Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-06-18 | £182,375 |
| 9 Meadowside Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-05-12 | £191,110 |
WN2 4QP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN2 4QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 5,086 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 | 667 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hereford Road , Hindley WN2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | 3out of 4 | 1,132 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 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 240 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toscana Mediterranean Restaurant | 197 Atherton Road, Hindley | 820 yd | |
| Kingdingswings | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 927 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 927 yd | |
| The Banner | Banner Street, Hindley | 979 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 428 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Parish Centre | Swan Lane, Hindley Green | 961 yd | |
| Ellesmere | 32 Lancaster Road, Hindley | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 428 yd | |
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 616 yd | |
| Hindley Green Supper Bar | 550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 429 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 927 yd | |
| Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 305 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 395 yd | |
| Oakfield High School College LONG LANE | squash courts | 395 yd |
| Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE | swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Castle Hill St Philips C Of E Primary School Hereford Road | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 998 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.