Long Lane is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4QQ 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 Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4QH, WN2 4QG, WN2 4QJ, WN2 4PN, WN2 4RE, WN2 4RD, WN2 4RF, WN2 4LY, WN2 4QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4QQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
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 4QQ 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Long Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2024-12-13 | £130,501 |
| 11 Long Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £132,900 | 2024-08-09 | £138,338 |
| 9 Long Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2022-02-25 | £129,355 |
| 5A Long Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-02-17 | £146,624 |
| 7 Long Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-02-22 | £126,464 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Green Community Primary School Thomas Street , Hindley Green WN2 4SS | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School Argyle Street , WN2 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community 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 | 648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 4,399 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 | 558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 3,841 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdingswings | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 519 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 519 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 671 yd | |
| The Swan | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 167 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Parish Centre | Swan Lane, Hindley Green | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 167 yd | |
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 197 yd | |
| Hindley Green Supper Bar | 550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 224 yd | |
| Ace of Trays | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 761 yd | |
| It's Pizza | 796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 166 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 519 yd | |
| Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 519 yd |
| 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 | 589 yd |
| Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 708 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue | grass pitches | 869 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 | 87.5% |
| 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 | 177.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.