Fairbourne Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5HR 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 Fairbourne Avenue, Wigan, WN3 5HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5HN, WN3 5HW, WN3 5JD, WN3 5HX, WN3 5HP, WN3 5JE, WN3 5HL, WN3 5JR, WN3 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 5HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 52.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 39% | 45.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 35.8% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.1% | -4.9% | 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 | 43.5% | 50.5% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 24.1% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.5% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.8% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96% | 92.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 98.5% | 91.9% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 91.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairbourne Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Worsley Mesnes 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 -25.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fairbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-05-07 | £136,679 |
| 3 Fairbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2002-07-03 | £62,736 |
| 2 Fairbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2002-05-20 | £40,034 |
| 1 Fairbourne Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1999-04-01 | £171,200 |
WN3 5HR 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 78 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 3out of 4 | 1,193 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 | 1,070 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 | 2,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,761 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 | 699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Street Community Centre Luncheon Club | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 78 yd | |
| Lunch Munch Wigan | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 78 yd | |
| Tippings Arms | 115 Poolstock Lane, Wigan | 195 yd | |
| Wellspring | St. Pauls C of E Junior & Infant School, Warrington Road | 756 yd | |
| Wigan St Judes ARLFC | Keats Avenue, Wigan | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 57 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 170 yd | |
| Worsley Mesnes Club | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 192 yd | |
| Bold Hotel | 161 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 192 yd | |
| Wigan & St. Helens Sailing Club | Rushdene, Worsley Mesnes | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway | 196 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 99 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 408 yd | |
| Topway Food Ltd | 52 Carr Lane, Wigan | 581 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 40 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 581 yd | |
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 248 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 170 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 56 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 581 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 615 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 620 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Wigan Rovers Poolstock | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 924 yd |
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Hawkley Hall High School CARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 982 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.