Lily Lane is in Platt Bridge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5LL 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, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5JE, WN2 5JU, WN2 5PH, WN2 5JA, WN2 5JD, WN2 5PJ, WN2 5LR, WN2 5JB, WN2 5QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN2 5LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.5% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 39.5% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 34% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 37.5% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 5LL this area, 35.5% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 35.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 17.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 93.4% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 97.2% | 92.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
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 -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-12 | £118,278 |
| 104 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2023-01-03 | £120,467 |
| 62 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-03-06 | £101,969 |
| 92 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2019-12-09 | £87,039 |
| 80 Lily Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-02-01 | £91,894 |
WN2 5LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 21 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 | 518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT | 2out of 4 | 1,290 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 | 2,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Community 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 | 4,448 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 | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,276 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 | 2,758 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home to Roost | 64-66 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 93 yd | |
| Atherton & Leigh Foodbank | Platt Street, Platt Bridge | 332 yd | |
| Hidden Gem | 81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge | 558 yd | |
| Vaspian Lounge and Dining | 698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 629 yd | |
| McDonalds | Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 37 yd | |
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 299 yd | |
| Abram Village Club | 333 Warrington Road, Abram | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | 90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge | 5 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 182 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 36 Warrington Road, Abram | 209 yd | |
| UK Familial Pizza | 47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 506 yd | |
| Ozzy's | 682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 131 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| St John'S Cofe Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields SHERWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club) Victoria Street | 541 yd | |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane | artificial grass pitch | 885 yd |
| Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed) Dower Street | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed) Barton Street | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Spring View Cricket Club Warrington Road | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.