Draycott Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 4RU is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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	45.6%	46.4%	0.8%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	54.4%	53.6%	-0.8%	49.0%	4.6%

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 4RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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	25.3%	28.1%	2.8%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	61%	-1.1%	44.2%	16.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	4.2%	1.2%	-3.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.4%	6.4%	1.0%	9.1%	-2.7%
Widowed	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	6.1%	-3.7%

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 (85.6%) 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	60.4%	54.8%	-5.6%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	27.5%	30.8%	3.3%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	6.5%	10.6%	4.1%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	5%	3.1%	-1.9%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.6%

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	16.9%	10.8%	-6.1%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	11.6%	-5.3%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	16.1%	-0.8%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.2%	1.0%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.8%	25.3%	6.5%	16.9%	8.4%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	29.3%	4.8%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.5%	-1.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	4%	3.7%	0.8%	3.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	89.5%	-9.0%	81.4%	8.1%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	99.7%	95.7%	-4.0%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0%	1.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	95.7%	-4.0%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	1.2%	0.2%	1.0%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.5%	37.2%	-15.7%
Christian	66.8%	46.2%	20.6%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	4.9%	6.5%	-1.6%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Draycott Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Draycott Close 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.

🔎 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 4RU, 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 Draycott Close are based on 22 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 Draycott Close, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 4RU

Average Price
£335,711

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£335,711

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Draycott Close

Average Price
£352,676

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£352,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Draycott CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Draycott Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£271,000	2025-10-24	£264,347
7 Draycott Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-05-20	£334,665
3 Draycott Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£327,000	2022-03-04	£373,250
4 Draycott Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2019-04-17	£261,119
2 Draycott Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2016-08-26	£333,327

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 4RU

Employment

WN2 4RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	105
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	30
Construction	27
Manufacturing	23
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Transport and storage	12
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	705 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	5,219 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	898 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollins Community Primary School Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA	- not rated	911 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS	3out of 4	1,026 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Green St John's Junior and Infant School Atherton Road , Hindley Green WN2 4SD	- not rated	1,041 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	1,041 yd	Academy converter	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	723 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	733 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH	- not rated	1,859 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	- not rated	2,867 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	3out of 4	2,870 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	5,268 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB	- not rated	759 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX	- not rated	766 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY	- not rated	777 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY	- not rated	777 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Centre Leyland Park House , Park Road WN2 3RX	- not rated	796 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	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	775 yd
Kingdingswings	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	882 yd
Spinners Arms	649 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	882 yd
Crazy Cow Catering Company	7 Wooler Grove, Hindley	989 yd
Six Six Three	663 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	1,039 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Victoria Inn	549 Atherton Road, Hindley Green		338 yd
AFC Hindley Juniors	151 Park Road, Hindley		798 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Chippy	543 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	338 yd
Hindley Green Supper Bar	550 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	554 yd
Kebab King	552 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	577 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cornerstone Local Ltd	504 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	339 yd
Tesco Express	672 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	882 yd
Aldi	641 Atherton Road, Hindley Green	882 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Tanfield School (Closed) Borsdane Avenue	grass pitches	685 yd
Hindley Sports Centre Mornington Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts	708 yd
Hindley High School MORNINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	720 yd
Afc Hindley Juniors Football Club LEYLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	722 yd
Leyland Park PARK ROAD	grass pitches	765 yd
Hindley Pool BORSDANE AVENUE	swimming pool	886 yd
Oakfield High School LONG LANE		913 yd
Oakfield High School College LONG LANE	squash courts	913 yd
St John'S C Of E Primary School (Hindley Green) ATHERTON ROAD	grass pitches	932 yd
Hindley All Saints C Of E Primary School CHAPEL FIELDS LANE	grass pitches	1,010 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	18.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	24.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	24.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.34 Mbit/s

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