Lily Lane is in Bamfurlong, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5JW is located in the Abram electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lily Lane, Bamfurlong, Wigan, WN2 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5JP, WN2 5JS, WN2 5LH, WN2 5JN, WN2 5JR, WN2 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 5JW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 28.5% | 32.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 42.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 35.8% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 21.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around WN2 5JW this area, 34.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 34.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lily Lane 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 -26.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-20 | £219,030 |
| 109 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2020-12-16 | £123,337 |
| 73 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £700 | 2020-09-10 | £919 |
| 83 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,600 | 2020-02-21 | £140,043 |
| 79 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2016-10-24 | £108,008 |
WN2 5JW 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 5,001 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT | 2out of 4 | 282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Head | 256 Warrington Road, Abram | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Village Club | 333 Warrington Road, Abram | 977 yd | |
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 1,022 yd | |
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Cookie | 36 Warrington Road, Abram | 939 yd | |
| Box Kitchen Ltd | 368 Warrington Road, Abram | 994 yd | |
| China Garden | 90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Furlong Close Playing Fields LILY LANE | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School (Closed) Lily Lane | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Bryn Gates Playing Fields BOLTON ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 984 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.