Overview of WN2 5BU

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Morano Drive is in Platt Bridge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5BU is located in the Abram electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.

StreetScan combines information about Morano Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5HH, WN2 5BT, WN2 5BX, WN2 5BE, WN2 5EY, WN2 5AB, WN2 5BF, WN2 5BA, WN2 5AA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 5BU 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.6%48.8%0.2% 51.0% -2.2%
Male51.4%51.2%-0.2% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.1%41.3%3.2% 37.9% 3.4%
Married: Opposite sex48.6%44.2%-4.4% 44.2% 0.0%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.7%3.3%0.6% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced5.8%7.4%1.6% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed4.3%3.7%-0.6% 6.1% -2.4%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.6%48%-0.6% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health33.3%31.6%-1.7% 33.6% -2.0%
Fair health12.3%14%1.7% 12.7% 1.3%
Bad health4.2%4.7%0.5% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health1.5%1.8%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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.3%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 Levels23%16.7%-6.3% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship3.1%8.6%5.5% 5.3% 3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.2%19.7%6.5% 16.9% 2.8%
Degree or Similar15.2%19.3%4.1% 33.8% -14.5%
Other2.3%3.3%1.0% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.7% -0.1%
Pakistani0.3%1.7%1.4% 2.7% -1.0%
Other Asian0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%
Black African1.2%5.8%4.6% 2.5% 3.3%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.3%1.4%1.1% 0.8% 0.6%
White96.1%89.6%-6.5% 81.4% 8.2%

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97%89.9%-7.1% 83.2% 6.7%
European Union1.5%3.5%2.0% 6.1% -2.6%
Rest of Europe0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa0.6%4%3.4% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.4%0.5% 5.6% -4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.1%90.4%-5.7% 83.2% 7.2%
10+ Years0.6%5.2%4.6% 9.8% -4.6%
5-10 Years0.6%1.5%0.9% 2.9% -1.4%
2-5 Years0.9%1.5%0.6% 2.2% -0.7%
Less than 2 years1.8%1.5%-0.3% 1.9% -0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.4% 76.7% 4.7%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Germany1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
No passport held11% 13.5% -2.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.2% 37.2% 2.0%
Christian47.7% 46.2% 1.5%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Not answered11% 6.0% 5.0%

Safety

Is Morano Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morano Drive 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%.



🔎 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 5BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Morano Drive 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 Morano Drive, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN2 5BU

Average Price
£276,358
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£302,550
Detached
£274,176
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Morano Drive

Average Price
£281,464
Semi-Detached
£210,490
Terraced
£310,158
Detached
£283,578
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Morano DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Morano Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£245,0002022-08-25 £269,348
6 Morano Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£207,5002022-02-18 £245,943
11 Morano Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£240,0002020-11-26 £320,201
2 Morano Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£180,0002018-08-17 £266,983
5 Morano Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester
Detached, an established residential building
£181,5002017-08-04 £280,572
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN2 5BU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee115
Part-Time Employee45
Retired32
Self-Employed19
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Looking after home or family12
Unemployed11
Other8
Student (economically inactive)8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Manufacturing27
Construction17
Transport and storage14
Human health and social work activities12
Administrative and support service activities11
Other11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Information and communication7
Accommodation and food service activities5
Education5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Financial and insurance activities3
Real estate activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1

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 3,255 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU
4out of 4 3,543 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 4 530 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Platt Bridge Community School
Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG
4out of 4 679 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge
Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF
3out of 4 788 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 1,244 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School
Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT
2out of 4 1,839 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 2,195 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD
1out of 4 2,919 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
- not rated 3,242 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hindley High School
Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG
2out of 4 3,248 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 3,836 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 3,654 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 4 503 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX
4out of 4 2,320 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 3,284 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE
- not rated 3,668 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Landgate School, Bryn
Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP
3out of 4 3,723 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Butterfly Bakes213 yd
Hidden Gem81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge332 yd
Spice Essence4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge435 yd
Vaspian Lounge and Dining698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge514 yd
Atherton & Leigh FoodbankPlatt Street, Platt Bridge533 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Owd Kess's59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge539 yd
Holy Family Cyms ClubTram Street, Platt Bridge765 yd
Royal British LegionCecil Ince Hall The Street1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Taz Mahal192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge176 yd
UK Familial Pizza47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge425 yd
Ozzy's682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge514 yd
Mandos Grill34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge671 yd
Happy Fish450 Warrington Road, Ince744 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge723 yd
KS Korner Store425 Warrington Road, Ince914 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed)
Dower Street
grass pitches234 yd
Spring View Cricket Club
Warrington Road
grass pitches260 yd
Miners Welfare Playing Fields
SHERWOOD CRESCENT
grass pitches296 yd
Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane
artificial grass pitch326 yd
Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club)
Victoria Street
378 yd
St Mary'S Ce Primary School
WRIGHT STREET
grass pitches585 yd
St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed)
Barton Street
grass pitches632 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge
WIGAN STREET
grass pitches708 yd
Spring View Community Sports Association
HATFIELD CLOSE
grass pitches742 yd
Ince St. Marys C Of E Primary School (Closed)
Derby Street
grass pitches883 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed159.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed135.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed329.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed329.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed26.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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