James Street, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4JY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 4JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 4JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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	43%	47%	4.0%	37.9%	9.1%
Married: Opposite sex	26.4%	33.7%	7.3%	44.2%	-10.5%
Separated	3.3%	2.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12%	8.5%	-3.5%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	15.3%	8.1%	-7.2%	6.1%	2.0%

Health

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	45.2%	47.7%	2.5%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	26.1%	29.1%	3.0%	33.6%	-4.5%
Fair health	18.2%	16.3%	-1.9%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	8.2%	5.8%	-2.4%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.4%	26.5%	-16.9%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.1%	11.9%	-9.2%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.7%	16.4%	7.7%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.2%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	18.3%	8.8%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	8.7%	19.8%	11.1%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	6.6%	1.9%	-4.7%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.3%	96.2%	-1.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	95.5%	93%	-2.5%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.7%	4.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.9%	76.7%	-5.8%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Middle East	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.8%	37.2%	-8.4%
Christian	61%	46.2%	14.8%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is James Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ince average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WN3 4JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on James Street are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for James Street, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN3 4JY

Average Price
£137,453

Semi-Detached
£141,735

Terraced
£136,026

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for James Street

Average Price
£143,505

Semi-Detached
£145,016

Terraced
£143,202

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on James Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
40 James Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£73,000	2020-08-05	£103,888
44 James Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£79,000	2014-06-20	£143,375
38 James Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2008-06-12	£131,329
48 James Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£118,000	2007-11-30	£177,594
48 James Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£86,000	2003-11-14	£221,022

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN3 4JY

Employment

WN3 4JY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	87
Retired	46
Part-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Education	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,428 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	4,365 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD	3out of 4	312 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Hardybutts , WN1 3RZ	- not rated	880 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catharine's CofE Primary School Scholefield Lane , Scholes WN1 3LP	3out of 4	1,042 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St William's Catholic Primary School Ince Green Lane , Ince-in-Makerfield WN2 2DG	3out of 4	1,234 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ince CofE Primary School Charles Street , Ince WN2 2AL	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rose Bridge Academy Holt Street , Ince-in-Makerfield WN1 3HD	- not rated	1,340 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rose Bridge High School Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	- not rated	1,340 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	- not rated	1,374 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP	- not rated	1,564 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ	3out of 4	1,606 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	1,923 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ	- not rated	2,746 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,419 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW	- not rated	893 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
CEWE School St Catherine's Vicarage , Catherine Terrace WN1 3JW	- not rated	1,100 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR	- not rated	1,536 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway School Courtyard House , Dicconson Terrace WN1 2AA	- not rated	1,593 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	1,631 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
JK's Kitchen	77a Darlington Street East, Wigan	668 yd
The Range and Coffee Shop	Chapel Lane, Wigan	701 yd
St Patricks Rugby Club	14 Harper Street, Ince W	752 yd
Silverwell Hotel	117 Darlington Street East, Wigan	796 yd
Run and Jump	29 Caroline Street, Wigan	817 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spring View Cricket & Recreation Club	Spring View Cricket Club, Warrington Road	331 yd
St Patricks Arlfc	Harper Street, Ince W	803 yd
Morty’s and Vibe	46-58 King Street, Wigan	925 yd
Baby Platinum	58 King Street, Wigan	925 yd
Madame Geneva's	54-56 King Street, Wigan	931 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ince Plaice	132 Warrington Road, Ince	220 yd
Catsu	184 Warrington Road, Ince	380 yd
Toronto Pizza	134 Warrington Road, Ince	380 yd
Smokies	138 Warrington Road, Ince	380 yd
Bengal Spice	243-245 Warrington Road, Ince	460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Premier Express	140 Warrington Road, Ince		380 yd
K Food & Wines	153 Ince Green Lane, Ince		967 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Britannia Bridge Primary School WINIFRED STREET	grass pitches	370 yd
William Fosters Playing Field Ince Green Lane	grass pitches	692 yd
Clarington Grove Playing Fields HARPER STREET	grass pitches	739 yd
Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE	health and fitness suite	780 yd
Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	921 yd
Wigan Life Centre College Avenue	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN3 4JY