Mesnes Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5EQ is located in the Worsley Mesnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5EH, WN3 5TX, WN3 5EJ, WN3 5EG, WN3 5TU, WN3 5EL, WN3 5UQ, WN3 5TT, WN3 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN3 5EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 42.3% | 47.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 28.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around WN3 5EQ this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 33.1% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -20.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 91.5% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95.9% | 91.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.8% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mesnes Avenue 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 -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-02-15 | £124,702 |
| 23 Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-11-22 | £92,640 |
| 4 Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-09-14 | £117,003 |
| 16 Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-09-11 | £91,012 |
| 5 Mesnes Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2003-01-24 | £194,322 |
WN3 5EQ 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,428 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 | 452 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 | 525 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,314 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 | 1,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Judes ARLFC | Keats Avenue, Wigan | 145 yd | |
| Tom's Pantry and Jims Kitchen | Poolstock, Wigan | 466 yd | |
| Tippings Arms | 115 Poolstock Lane, Wigan | 484 yd | |
| Clifton Street Community Centre Luncheon Club | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 553 yd | |
| Lunch Munch Wigan | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club | Keats Avenue, Worsley Mesnes | 207 yd | |
| Wigan & St. Helens Sailing Club | Rushdene, Worsley Mesnes | 434 yd | |
| Worsley Mesnes Club | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 488 yd | |
| Bold Hotel | 161 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 488 yd | |
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Palace | 147 Poolstock, Wigan | 286 yd | |
| Peters Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway | 196 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 624 yd | |
| Sugar Butty Ltd | 158 Warrington Road, Wigan | 839 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 979 yd | |
| Eddy's Chicken and Pizza | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 426 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 248 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 799 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Wigan Rovers Poolstock | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 45.31 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.