Malvern Avenue is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4RE 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 Malvern Avenue, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4PW, WN2 4PN, WN2 4RD, WN2 4RB, WN2 4QQ, WN2 4QS, WN2 4PR, WN2 4SJ, WN2 4QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 52.5% | 52.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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% | 39.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 42.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 45.2% | 13.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 29.4% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 4RE this area, 30% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 30% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 13.3% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 20.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 96.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 99.3% | 97.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Malvern Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-06-25 | £250,358 |
| 5 Malvern Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-01-25 | £185,899 |
| 10 Malvern Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2016-07-08 | £237,080 |
| 6 Malvern Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2010-06-14 | £199,470 |
| 12 Malvern Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2009-09-25 | £233,416 |
WN2 4RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 811 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 | 396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollins Community Primary School Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | - not rated | 510 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 | 559 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior and Infant School Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | - not rated | 568 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 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 844 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 2,461 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 | 574 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,354 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 | 412 yd | |
| Spinners Arms | 649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 412 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 557 yd | |
| The Swan | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Inn | 549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 279 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Parish Centre | Swan Lane, Hindley Green | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab King | 552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 139 yd | |
| Hindley Green Supper Bar | 550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 185 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 279 yd | |
| Ace of Trays | 737 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 644 yd | |
| It's Pizza | 796 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Local Ltd | 504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 278 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 412 yd | |
| Aldi | 641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Oakfield High School LONG LANE | 512 yd | |
| Oakfield High School College LONG LANE | squash courts | 512 yd |
| Body Image Fitness Centre (Wigan) SWAN LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL SWAN LANE | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Thomas Street Recreation Ground Thomas Street | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Hindley Green Cp School THOMAS STREET | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 813 yd |
| Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Hindley Green Primary School (Closed) Thomas Street | grass pitches | 845 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.