Coniston Drive is in Abram, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN2 5RE 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 Coniston Drive, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN2 5PQ, WN2 5RD, WN2 5QU, WN2 5RA, WN2 5RF, WN2 5QZ, WN2 5QY, WN2 5RQ, WN2 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN2 5RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 47.7% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 8.2% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 48% | 57.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 26.9% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.8% | 15.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 17.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 31.8% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 70.4% | 46.2% | 24.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coniston Drive was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 938.7% higher than the Abram average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coniston Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 5 local areas in Abram and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Coniston Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2005-10-12 | £130,848 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 5,079 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 | 393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abram Bryn Gates Primary School Lily Lane , Bamfurlong WN2 5JT | 2out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 4,332 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 | 5,208 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 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,345 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 | 2,549 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,110 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 | 218 yd | |
| Home to Roost | 64-66 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 791 yd | |
| Atherton & Leigh Foodbank | Platt Street, Platt Bridge | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Village Club | 333 Warrington Road, Abram | 382 yd | |
| Holy Family Cyms Club | Tram Street, Platt Bridge | 799 yd | |
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Cookie | 36 Warrington Road, Abram | 554 yd | |
| Box Kitchen Ltd | 368 Warrington Road, Abram | 605 yd | |
| China Garden | 90 Lily Lane, Platt Bridge | 767 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 14-16 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Road Playing Field MAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| St John'S Cofe Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| St John Street Playing Field WHITLEY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge WIGAN STREET | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Furlong Close Playing Fields LILY LANE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.