Pottery Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5AA 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 Pottery Road, Wigan, WN3 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 4EX, WN3 4AP, WN3 5AQ, WN3 4AF, WN3 4BT, WN3 4AL, WN3 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 39.8% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 40.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 51.2% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 35.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 16.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 12.2% | -11.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18.5% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 27% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 97.9% | 90.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 91% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pottery Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Douglas 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 -41.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Towbars Ltd Pottery Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2022-12-23 | £219,456 |
| 55 Pottery Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-07-01 | £404,091 |
| Ambulance Station Pottery Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-09-19 | £302,463 |
| Chorley Nissan Wigan Pottery Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-09-30 | £518,809 |
| Chorley Nissan Wigan Pottery Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2002-03-28 | £850,320 |
WN3 5AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,736 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 | 881 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 | 1,180 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 | 1,272 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 | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,185 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 | 909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,765 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 | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,910 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 | 136 yd | |
| The Edge Community Grocery | Riveredge, Wigan | 136 yd | |
| Fresh Choice | 1 Wilcock Street, Wigan | 159 yd | |
| Canine Companions | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 260 yd | |
| Dough So Good Pizzeria | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 354 yd | |
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 679 yd | |
| The Anvil | Dorning Street, Wigan | 711 yd | |
| Wigan Central | Queen Street, Wigan | 722 yd | |
| Old Pear Tree | 44 Frog Lane, Wigan | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 398 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Heritage Way, Wigan | 400 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 536 yd | |
| Alborz | 71 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 701 yd | |
| Grill Guru | 51 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 406 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 572 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 682 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 860 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 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.