Ryton Close, Wigan, WN3 5HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 5HH 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 5HH 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Ryton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryton Close 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.

Ryton Close 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WN3 5HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ryton Close are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ryton Close, Wigan, WN3 5HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN3 5HH

Average Price
£132,411

Semi-Detached
£138,589

Terraced
£130,985

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ryton Close

Average Price
£147,471

Semi-Detached
£149,143

Terraced
£147,183

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ryton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Ryton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-02-27	£125,361
14 Ryton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£112,000	2024-10-04	£113,856
16 Ryton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2023-02-03	£102,069
2 Ryton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£154,000	2022-10-07	£160,142
14 Ryton Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£90,100	2020-03-27	£131,249

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN3 5HH

Employment

WN3 5HH 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,879 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	891 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	986 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS	1out of 4	1,073 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN	3out of 4	1,138 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Britannia Bridge Primary School Winifred Street , Lower Ince WN3 4SD	3out of 4	1,660 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,196 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY	3out of 4	1,839 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD	1out of 4	2,461 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	2,498 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,423 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,179 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	4,503 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

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	974 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	1,479 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	2,421 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,171 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbridge Learning Community Moss Lane , Platt Bridge WN2 3TL	3out of 4	3,461 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Honeysuckle	75 Pool Street, Wigan	153 yd
Foodie Cafe Resto	Swan Meadow Road, Wigan	217 yd
Tom's Pantry and Jims Kitchen	Poolstock, Wigan	246 yd
Canine Companions	Swan Meadow Road, Wigan	301 yd
Dough So Good Pizzeria	Swan Meadow Road, Wigan	301 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wigan Roller Rink	Swan Meadow Road, Wigan	217 yd
Wigan St Judes Amateur Rugby Club	Keats Avenue, Worsley Mesnes	392 yd
Wigan Central	Queen Street, Wigan	803 yd
Queen Arms	9 Harrison Street, Wigan	861 yd
Wigan & St. Helens Sailing Club	Rushdene, Worsley Mesnes	977 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Palace	147 Poolstock, Wigan	420 yd
Domino's Pizza	Heritage Way, Wigan	549 yd
A1 Performance Studio	48 Clayton Street, Wigan	816 yd
Nutra Preps Limited	Great George Street, Wigan	874 yd
Sugar Butty Ltd	158 Warrington Road, Wigan	883 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods Ltd	Gower Street, Newtown	692 yd
Heron Foods	2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan	841 yd
One Stop Stores	2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan	858 yd
Aldi	Scot Lane, Newtown	955 yd
Asda Hypermarket	Soho Street, Newtown	1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue	grass pitches	257 yd
Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET	grass pitches	282 yd
Wigan Rovers Poolstock	grass pitches	704 yd
Xercise4Less (Wigan) CHAPEL LANE	health and fitness suite	931 yd
St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE	grass pitches	935 yd
St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE	grass pitches	1,026 yd
Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET	health and fitness suite	1,050 yd
St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	117.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN3 5HH