Chadwick Street is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5HD 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 Chadwick Street, Wigan, WN3 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5BT, WN3 5BZ, WN3 5HH, WN3 5HF, WN3 5BQ, WN3 5ER, WN3 5HQ, WN3 5ES, WN3 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 5HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 39.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 37.7% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 38.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 5HD this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 28.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 8.3% | -10.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 7.8% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 28.8% | 15.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 67.1% | 46.2% | 20.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chadwick Street was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 190.5% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chadwick Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Douglas and the 31st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Chadwick Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2025-02-06 | £141,572 |
| 49 Chadwick Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-12 | £108,607 |
| 43 Chadwick Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2022-08-09 | £122,182 |
| 29 Chadwick Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2021-08-26 | £170,199 |
| 53 Chadwick Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2019-07-24 | £86,470 |
WN3 5HD 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,833 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 | 955 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 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD | 3out of 4 | 1,546 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 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,541 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 | 1,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,859 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 | 1,053 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL | 3out of 4 | 3,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeysuckle | 75 Pool Street, Wigan | 96 yd | |
| Tom's Pantry and Jims Kitchen | Poolstock, Wigan | 175 yd | |
| Foodie Cafe Resto | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 283 yd | |
| Red Pepper Sandwich Co Ltd | Waterside Drive, Wigan | 342 yd | |
| Hasties Street Food | Unit 7-8 Swan Meadow Industrial Estate, Swan Meadow Lane | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 283 yd | |
| Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club | Keats Avenue, Worsley Mesnes | 394 yd | |
| Wigan Central | Queen Street, Wigan | 773 yd | |
| Pound Pub | 35-45 King Street, Wigan | 956 yd | |
| Reef Bar and Terrace | 29 King Street, Wigan | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Palace | 147 Poolstock, Wigan | 385 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Heritage Way, Wigan | 562 yd | |
| A1 Performance Studio | 48 Clayton Street, Wigan | 860 yd | |
| Nutra Preps Limited | Great George Street, Wigan | 897 yd | |
| Mr Joe's | 31 Wallgate, Wigan | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 811 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 908 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 927 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Wigan Rovers Poolstock | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE | health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Wigan International Swimming Pool (Closed) Rodney Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,075 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.