Miry Lane is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 4AF is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Miry Lane, Wigan, WN3 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 4BW, WN3 4BT, WN3 4AG, WN3 4AL, WN3 4AP, WN3 4EX, WN3 4EU, WN3 4DA, WN3 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 4AF is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 35.5% | 44.9% | 9.4% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 64.5% | 55.1% | -9.4% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 WN3 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 59.3% | 62.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 23.6% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.7% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 57.4% | 47.9% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 36.8% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.4% | 18.7% | -1.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 47.5% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 81.7% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 75.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Miry Lane was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4478.6% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Miry Lane has the highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Douglas and the highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Miry Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-09-30 | £739,656 |
| 53 Miry Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2001-06-29 | £561,032 |
The percentage of student residents living in WN3 4AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Valley Nursery School Turner Street , Off Greenough Street WN1 3SU | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mab's Cross Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,355 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 | 674 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 924 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavensteak | 1a Miry Lane, Wigan | 113 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Miry Lane, Wigan | 160 yd | |
| Maries Cafe | Clayton Street, Wigan | 180 yd | |
| Fresh Choice | 1 Wilcock Street, Wigan | 243 yd | |
| Postcode Coffee House | Riveredge, Wigan | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 466 yd | |
| The Anvil | Dorning Street, Wigan | 477 yd | |
| Old Pear Tree | 44 Frog Lane, Wigan | 527 yd | |
| Wigan Central | Queen Street, Wigan | 552 yd | |
| The Old Courts Art Centre | Crawford Street, Wigan | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 160 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Heritage Way, Wigan | 290 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 299 yd | |
| Burger Boss | 50 Frog Lane, Wigan | 527 yd | |
| Mughal Spice | Unit 3, Westward House, King Street West | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 630 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 704 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 868 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 887 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Wigan Sports Club PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 859 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Wigan Youth Zone PARSONS WALK | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 932 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.