Doulton Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 5BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.2%	51.5%	3.3%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	51.8%	48.5%	-3.3%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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	43.2%	42%	-1.2%	37.9%	4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.2%	47.3%	4.1%	44.2%	3.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.2%	1.5%	-2.7%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.2%	8.3%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.3%

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 (89.9%) 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	61.2%	59%	-2.2%	48.4%	10.6%
Good health	32.9%	30.9%	-2.0%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	3.8%	6.6%	2.8%	12.7%	-6.1%
Bad health	1.8%	3%	1.2%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	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	10.6%	11.7%	1.1%	18.2%	-6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	8.7%	-2.3%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.6%	22%	0.4%	13.4%	8.6%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	8%	3.8%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.9%	23.1%	3.2%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	29.7%	26.5%	-3.2%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	3.3%	3.3%	0.7%	2.6%
Other Asian	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	89.4%	-9.1%	81.4%	8.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

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	95%	89.9%	-5.1%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	89.9%	-4.2%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.5%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	2.6%	1.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.9%	76.7%	8.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and Western Africa	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.9%	37.2%	-1.3%
Christian	55.3%	46.2%	9.1%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Doulton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doulton Close 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 -22.9%.

🔎 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. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN2 5BF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Doulton Close are based on 9 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 Doulton Close, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 5BF

Average Price
£269,749

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£269,749

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Doulton Close

Average Price
£279,405

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£279,405

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Doulton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Doulton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2012-05-25	£237,263
8 Doulton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£162,000	2011-11-28	£296,108
3 Doulton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2011-01-21	£270,876
1 Doulton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property	£179,950	2005-10-28	£320,555
8 Doulton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property	£187,950	2005-09-23	£333,675

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 5BF

Employment

WN2 5BF 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	143
Self-Employed	30
Part-Time Employee	29
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	12
Retired	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	32
Construction	23
Manufacturing	18
Transport and storage	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	7
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,347 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU	4out of 4	3,479 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	618 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG	4out of 4	788 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF	3out of 4	864 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	1,338 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT	2out of 4	1,852 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,088 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	2,881 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	- not rated	3,333 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	2out of 4	3,338 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	3,750 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,571 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	589 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX	4out of 4	2,417 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	3,282 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	3,559 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	3out of 4	3,645 yd	Community special school	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
Butterfly Bakes		215 yd
Hidden Gem	81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge	363 yd
Spice Essence	4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge	509 yd
Vaspian Lounge and Dining	698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge	624 yd
Atherton & Leigh Foodbank	Platt Street, Platt Bridge	630 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Owd Kess's	59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge	600 yd
Holy Family Cyms Club	Tram Street, Platt Bridge	841 yd
Royal British Legion	Cecil Ince Hall The Street	926 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taz Mahal	192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge	276 yd
UK Familial Pizza	47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge	533 yd
Ozzy's	682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge	624 yd
Happy Fish	450 Warrington Road, Ince	660 yd
Mandos Grill	34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge	760 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge		810 yd
KS Korner Store	425 Warrington Road, Ince		829 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Spring View Cricket Club Warrington Road	grass pitches	239 yd
Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed) Dower Street	grass pitches	297 yd
Miners Welfare Playing Fields SHERWOOD CRESCENT	grass pitches	381 yd
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane	artificial grass pitch	411 yd
Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club) Victoria Street		486 yd
St Mary'S Ce Primary School WRIGHT STREET	grass pitches	647 yd
Spring View Community Sports Association HATFIELD CLOSE	grass pitches	720 yd
St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed) Barton Street	grass pitches	723 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET	grass pitches	774 yd
Ince St. Marys C Of E Primary School (Closed) Derby Street	grass pitches	804 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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	0.0%

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