Grasmere Terrace is in Abram, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5RD 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 Grasmere Terrace, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5RF, WN2 5RE, WN2 5RQ, WN2 5QZ, WN2 5QY, WN2 5RA, WN2 5RH, WN2 5PQ, WN2 5QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN2 5RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 55.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46% | 44.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN2 5RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 25.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 4.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 42.3% | 42.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 5RD this area, 31.7% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.2% | 31.7% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 18.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8% | 17.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 95.6% | 92.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grasmere Terrace 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 -50.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A Grasmere Terrace, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2019-08-16 | £116,131 |
| 6 Grasmere Terrace, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-10-30 | £120,802 |
| 10 Grasmere Terrace, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-08-27 | £118,237 |
| 10 Grasmere Terrace, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £29,500 | 1998-11-11 | £141,332 |
WN2 5RD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street , Abram WN2 5QE | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,647 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 | 3,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 4,231 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 | 5,238 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 | 1,664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Head | 256 Warrington Road, Abram | 110 yd | |
| Home to Roost | 64-66 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 831 yd | |
| Atherton & Leigh Foodbank | Platt Street, Platt Bridge | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Village Club | 333 Warrington Road, Abram | 302 yd | |
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 828 yd | |
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Kitchen Ltd | 368 Warrington Road, Abram | 520 yd | |
| Fortune Cookie | 36 Warrington Road, Abram | 583 yd | |
| China Garden | 90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge | 797 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Road Playing Field MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| St John'S Cofe Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| St John Street Playing Field WHITLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Furlong Close Playing Fields LILY LANE | grass pitches | 963 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% |
| Median download speed | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.