Stapleton Street is in Platt Bridge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5AS is located in the Abram electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stapleton Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5AE, WN2 5AF, WN2 5AP, WN2 5AR, WN2 5AW, WN2 5BS, WN2 5AQ, WN2 5AB, WN2 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 5AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 44.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 17.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 15.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 19.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.6% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 89.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stapleton Street 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 -9.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stapleton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-07-10 | £89,460 |
| 1 Stapleton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2022-12-21 | £55,745 |
| 3 Stapleton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2019-05-17 | £99,862 |
| 14 Stapleton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-11-21 | £116,938 |
| 14 Stapleton Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-09-04 | £127,295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street , Abram WN2 5QE | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT | 2out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Bakes | 309 yd | ||
| Vaspian Lounge and Dining | 698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 333 yd | |
| Hidden Gem | 81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge | 355 yd | |
| Spice Essence | 4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge | 358 yd | |
| McDonalds | Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 476 yd | |
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taz Mahal | 192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 100 yd | |
| UK Familial Pizza | 47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 253 yd | |
| Ozzy's | 682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 333 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 539 yd | |
| China Garden | 90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 595 yd | |
| KS Korner Store | 425 Warrington Road, Ince | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club) Victoria Street | 204 yd | |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields SHERWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 210 yd |
| Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed) Dower Street | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane | artificial grass pitch | 239 yd |
| Spring View Cricket Club Warrington Road | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed) Barton Street | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| St Mary'S Ce Primary School WRIGHT STREET | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Spring View Community Sports Association HATFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| St John'S Cofe Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street | grass pitches | 1,008 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.