Coppice Drive is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5QS 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 Coppice Drive, Wigan, WN3 5QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5QY, WN3 5QX, WN3 5QT, WN3 5QU, WN3 5QF, WN3 6XN, WN3 5QR, WN3 5PX, WN3 5QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN3 5QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.1% | 48.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 19.7% | 28.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 50.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.9% | 42.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 17.5% | -16.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 66.9% | 46.2% | 20.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coppice 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Coppice Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2023-12-15 | £189,501 |
| 12 Coppice Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-10-10 | £146,733 |
| 7 Coppice Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-10-05 | £193,898 |
| 6 Coppice Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-08-13 | £146,807 |
| 17 Coppice Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-02-21 | £173,610 |
WN3 5QS 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Paul's CofE Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | - not rated | 615 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 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Community 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 | 3,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 5,205 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | - not rated | 544 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Centre Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds (C & T Restaurants) | Worthington Way, Wigan | 284 yd | |
| Highfield Grange Pre-School | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 353 yd | |
| The Grange Cafe | Kelvin Grove, Wigan | 504 yd | |
| The Bar Co | Worthington Way, Wigan | 576 yd | |
| Velocity Leisure Limited | Caxton Close, Wheatlea Industrial Estate | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawk Hotel | Carr Lane, Wigan | 654 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 696 yd | |
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 821 yd | |
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 887 yd | |
| Worsley Mesnes Club | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 556 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 610 yd | |
| Topway Food Ltd | 52 Carr Lane, Wigan | 654 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 40 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 654 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Worthington Way, Wigan | 284 yd | |
| Iceland | Worthington Way, Wigan | 284 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Worthington Way, Wigan | 284 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 56 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 654 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 681 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Wigan) WARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove | 544 yd | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Hawkley Hall High School CARR LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.