Dale Street is in Ince, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 4UP 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 Dale Street, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 4TA, WN3 4TB, WN3 4UL, WN3 4UJ, WN3 4UH, WN3 4PD, WN3 4UN, WN2 3SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN3 4UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 36.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 38.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 26.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10.3% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19.6% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 18.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 97% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 93.9% | 89.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Street 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 -16.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dale Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2014-09-04 | £70,083 |
| 3 Dale Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2005-02-18 | £120,146 |
| 1 Dale Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £15,000 | 1997-01-17 | £78,325 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Wright Street , Platt Bridge WN2 3NX | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platt Bridge Community School Rivington Avenue , Platt Bridge WN2 5NG | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge Wigan Street , Platt Bridge WN2 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Simpkin Street , Abram WN2 5QE | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 2out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,274 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 | 608 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy Leyland Park House , WN2 3RX | 4out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 3,594 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Essence | 4 Moss Lane, Platt Bridge | 502 yd | |
| Butterfly Bakes | 549 yd | ||
| Hidden Gem | 81 Ribble Road, Platt Bridge | 698 yd | |
| Vaspian Lounge and Dining | 698 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 801 yd | |
| St Nats Pantry | Church Road, Platt Bridge | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | Cecil Ince Hall The Street | 662 yd | |
| Owd Kess's | 59 Victoria Road, Platt Bridge | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Fish | 450 Warrington Road, Ince | 380 yd | |
| Taz Mahal | 192 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 444 yd | |
| UK Familial Pizza | 47 Walthew Lane, Platt Bridge | 771 yd | |
| Ozzy's | 682 Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge | 801 yd | |
| Mandos Grill | 34 Warrington Road, Platt Bridge | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS Korner Store | 425 Warrington Road, Ince | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring View Cricket Club Warrington Road | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Low Hall Community Primary School (Closed) Dower Street | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Spring View Community Sports Association HATFIELD CLOSE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane | artificial grass pitch | 472 yd |
| Ince St. Marys C Of E Primary School (Closed) Derby Street | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| St Mary'S Ce Primary School WRIGHT STREET | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Miners Welfare Playing Fields SHERWOOD CRESCENT | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Platt Bridge Community Centre (Wigan Table Tennis Club) Victoria Street | 723 yd | |
| St. Nathaniels Ce Primary School (Closed) Barton Street | grass pitches | 748 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.