Crown Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5BL 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 Crown Street, Wigan, WN3 5BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5BN, WN3 5BB, WN3 5BJ, WN3 5BW, WN3 4AT, WN3 4AW, WN3 5BP, WN3 4BL, WN3 4DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 5BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 5BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 48.1% | 59.1% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 22.1% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 49.4% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 33.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 16.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 33% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.3% | 90.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 92.5% | 88% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crown Street 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crown Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-11-14 | £104,989 |
| 7 Crown Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-23 | £128,756 |
| 13 Crown Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-12-09 | £133,499 |
| 8 Crown Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-04-14 | £91,217 |
| 10 Crown Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2021-11-10 | £121,009 |
WN3 5BL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's RC Junior School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's RC Infant School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,351 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 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan UTC New Market Street , WN1 1RP | - not rated | 1,128 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 5,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbone Training Wigan 2000 Princess Street , WN3 4HW | - not rated | 393 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Centre Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beechwood Centre Hieland Road , Whelley WN1 1UR | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Pepper Sandwich Co Ltd | Waterside Drive, Wigan | 93 yd | |
| Honeysuckle | 75 Pool Street, Wigan | 208 yd | |
| The Hive @ the Brick Works | 4 Hodson Street, Wigan | 222 yd | |
| Hasties Street Food | Unit 7-8 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Swan Meadow Lane | 226 yd | |
| CHRISTAKIS | Unit 7-8 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Swan Meadow Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 236 yd | |
| Wigan Central | Queen Street, Wigan | 473 yd | |
| Pound Pub | 35-45 King Street, Wigan | 659 yd | |
| Reef Bar and Terrace | 29 King Street, Wigan | 659 yd | |
| Ibiza Bar | 27 King Street, Wigan | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Heritage Way, Wigan | 281 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 609 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 614 yd | |
| Mr Joe's | 31 Wallgate, Wigan | 643 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 147 Poolstock, Wigan | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 832 yd | |
| Poundland | 11 The Grand Arcade, Wigan | 992 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Wigan Life Centre College Avenue | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 845 yd |
| Wigan And Leigh College (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Wigan Rovers Poolstock | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| The Deanery C Of E High School FROG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,004 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.