Chelford Close is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5QY 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 Chelford Close, Wigan, WN3 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5QX, WN3 5QU, WN3 5QS, WN3 6XN, WN3 5QT, WN3 5QZ, WN3 5QN, WN3 5QW, WN3 6XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN3 5QY 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 Chelford Close 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 -15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Chelford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-01-31 | £183,616 |
| 1 Chelford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-03-31 | £233,433 |
| 6 Chelford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-10 | £242,913 |
| 14 Chelford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-01-26 | £247,853 |
| 5 Chelford Close, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £615 | 2020-09-23 | £799 |
WN3 5QY 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 | 3,981 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 | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Holmes House Avenue , Winstanley WN3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,196 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 | 3,364 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 4,265 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 | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 5,177 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 | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 202 yd | |
| Highfield Grange Pre-School | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 349 yd | |
| The Grange Cafe | Kelvin Grove, Wigan | 468 yd | |
| The Bar Co | Worthington Way, Wigan | 498 yd | |
| Velocity Leisure Limited | Caxton Close, Wheatlea Industrial Estate | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawk Hotel | Carr Lane, Wigan | 728 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 798 yd | |
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 883 yd | |
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 626 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 708 yd | |
| Pizza Pizza | 40 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 728 yd | |
| Topway Food Ltd | 52 Carr Lane, Wigan | 728 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Worthington Way, Wigan | 202 yd | |
| Iceland | Worthington Way, Wigan | 202 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Worthington Way, Wigan | 202 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 56 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 728 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness (Wigan) WARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove | 496 yd | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE | grass pitches | 528 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 | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.