Raithby Drive, Wigan, WN3 5PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 5PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	50.4%	3.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	52.8%	49.6%	-3.2%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WN3 5PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.3%	19.9%	-6.4%	37.9%	-18.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	63%	5.5%	44.2%	18.8%
Separated	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.4%	6.9%	1.5%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	8.3%	8.3%	0.0%	6.1%	2.2%

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	44.6%	40.7%	-3.9%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	34.8%	36.4%	1.6%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	14.2%	18.6%	4.4%	12.7%	5.9%
Bad health	5.2%	4.2%	-1.0%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 5PY this area, 29.7% 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 21%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	29.7%	-2.4%	18.2%	11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	9.6%	-7.1%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	15.5%	-2.8%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	7.8%	0.7%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	14.6%	4.2%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	12.1%	21%	8.9%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	0.7%	-0.3%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	99.6%	3.0%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97%	97.9%	0.9%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0%	1.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	97.9%	1.6%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.6%	76.7%	5.9%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.8%	37.2%	-19.4%
Christian	77.5%	46.2%	31.3%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Raithby Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Raithby Drive 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 -23.1%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN3 5PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Raithby Drive are based on 106 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 Raithby Drive, Wigan, WN3 5PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN3 5PY

Average Price
£183,890

Semi-Detached
£170,754

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,339

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£150,000

Estimated Average Property Prices for Raithby Drive

Average Price
£202,540

Semi-Detached
£196,478

Terraced
£179,964

Detached
£317,688

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£144,890

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Raithby DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Raithby Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-12-17	£166,187
5 Raithby Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2025-12-05	£163,254
13 Raithby Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-03-13	£168,885
31 Raithby Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2023-03-03	£132,929
5 Raithby Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,995	2023-01-20	£162,125

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN3 5PY

Employment

WN3 5PY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN3 5PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	85
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	21
Construction	14
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	3,655 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Paul's CofE Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB	- not rated	730 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB	3out of 4	730 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	- not rated	783 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	3out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN	3out of 4	785 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY	- not rated	823 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY	- not rated	823 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ	- not rated	2,348 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ	3out of 4	3,098 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL	- not rated	3,296 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ	- not rated	4,046 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX	- not rated	4,222 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	3,067 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	4,035 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	5,275 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	- not rated	789 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park Centre Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	1,280 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF	- not rated	1,374 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	- not rated	1,898 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL	- not rated	2,031 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
McDonalds (C & T Restaurants)	Worthington Way, Wigan	524 yd
Highfield Grange Pre-School	Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley	579 yd
Wellspring	St. Pauls C of E Junior & Infant School, Warrington Road	703 yd
Bumblebees @ St Pauls	Warrington Road, Wigan	732 yd
The Grange Cafe	Kelvin Grove, Wigan	744 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hawk Hotel	Carr Lane, Wigan	408 yd
St Judes Parish Centre	Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	533 yd
St Aidans Social Centre	Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley	741 yd
Worsley Mesnes Club	Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	841 yd
Bold Hotel	161 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	841 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Topway Food Ltd	52 Carr Lane, Wigan	408 yd
Pizza Pizza	40 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes	408 yd
Pomodoro Pizza	32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan	571 yd
Yates Fish & Chip Shop	494 Warrington Road, Wigan	646 yd
Peters Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway	196 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	701 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local	56 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes	408 yd
Asda	Worthington Way, Wigan	524 yd
Iceland	Worthington Way, Wigan	524 yd
Sainsburys	Worthington Way, Wigan	524 yd
Tesco	248 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	533 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Total Fitness (Wigan) WARRINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	687 yd
Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove		788 yd
Hawkley Hall High School CARR LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	823 yd
Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE	grass pitches	824 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WN3 5PY