Southgate is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 4EX is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southgate, Wigan, WN3 4EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5AA, WN3 4EH, WN3 4AL, WN3 4AF, WN3 4AP, WN3 4EU, WN3 4AG, WN3 4BG, WN3 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 4EX 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 4EX, 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 Southgate 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.
Southgate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth House Southgate, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2018-04-03 | £1,077,576 |
The percentage of student residents living in WN3 4EX 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 | 1,644 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 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Standishgate , WN1 1XL | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,308 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 | 835 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,864 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 | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,237 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Coffee House | Riveredge, Wigan | 82 yd | |
| The Edge Community Grocery | Riveredge, Wigan | 82 yd | |
| Canine Companions | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 182 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 182 yd | |
| Hasties Street Food | Unit 7-8 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Swan Meadow Lane | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 271 yd | |
| Wigan Central | Queen Street, Wigan | 607 yd | |
| The Anvil | Dorning Street, Wigan | 638 yd | |
| Old Pear Tree | 44 Frog Lane, Wigan | 730 yd | |
| The Old Courts Art Centre | Crawford Street, Wigan | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Heritage Way, Wigan | 280 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 362 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 471 yd | |
| Mughal Spice | Unit 3, Westward House, King Street West | 718 yd | |
| Mr Joe's | 31 Wallgate, Wigan | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 517 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 698 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 799 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 913 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 952 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.