Harbrook Grove is in Hindley Green, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 4UB is located in the Leigh West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harbrook Grove, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 4XN, WN7 5LT, WN2 4LL, WN2 4XL, WN7 5GW, WN2 4GQ, WN7 5HP, WN7 5LR, WN7 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 4UB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 52.2% | 47.2% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.8% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 36.9% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 36.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 14.2% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 11.5% | 17.3% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.2% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 15% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 19% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 27.4% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 94% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 97.5% | 90.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 90.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbrook Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abram 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 -10.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Harbrook Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-28 | £174,395 |
| 9 Harbrook Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-08-04 | £180,162 |
| 4 Harbrook Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-01-27 | £254,465 |
| 2 Harbrook Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-10-02 | £255,685 |
| 15 Harbrook Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-03-22 | £196,868 |
WN2 4UB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Westpark Primary School Tennyson Avenue , WN7 5JY | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary School Bickershaw Lane , Bickershaw WN2 4AE | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Green Community Primary School Thomas Street , Hindley Green WN2 4SS | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 4,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Joe's Cafe | 31 Smiths Lane, Hindley Green | 267 yd | |
| The.Coffee.Collective | 363 Wigan Road, Leigh | 679 yd | |
| Taylors Bar | 243-245 Wigan Road, Leigh | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Pizza | 304 Nel Pan Lane, Leigh | 292 yd | |
| Leigh Road Chippy | 284 Leigh Road, Hindley Green | 511 yd | |
| Pizza Mia | 13 Douglas Road, Leigh | 702 yd | |
| Balti Hut | 319 Wigan Road, Leigh | 918 yd | |
| Oriental Palace | 321 Wigan Road, Leigh | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 416 Wigan Road, Leigh | 180 yd | |
| One Stop | 232 Wigan Road, Leigh | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Leigh Road | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Newton Westpark Primary School TENNYSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Twelve Apostles Rc Primary School TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL NEL PAN LANE | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Bickershaw Cofe Primary School (Closed) Bickershaw Lane | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.