Adams Drive is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 5UH is located in the Worsley Mesnes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adams Drive, Wigan, WN3 5UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 5TD, WN3 5XS, WN3 5TE, WN3 5WA, WN3 5TG, WN3 5TH, WN3 5XH, WN3 5UJ, WN3 5YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 5UH is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population 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 | 38.5% | 44.2% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -6.8% |
| Male | 61.5% | 55.8% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 6.8% |
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 5UH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 53.2% | 58.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 23.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 47.9% | 35.5% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 36% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 26.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 10.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 22.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 19.3% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 92.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 90.9% | 90.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 91.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adams Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Douglas 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 stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Adams Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-01-26 | £103,282 |
| 17 Adams Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-06 | £136,017 |
| 11 Adams Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-30 | £135,238 |
| 22 Adams Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-07-08 | £125,356 |
| 14 Adams Drive, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2019-08-16 | £146,248 |
WN3 5UH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,890 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 44 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 | 130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,550 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 | 2,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Rose Bridge Holt Street , Ince WN1 3HD | 1out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,285 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 | 204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway (Warrington Road Service Station) | 240 Warrington Road, Wigan | 353 yd | |
| Clifton Street Community Centre Luncheon Club | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 461 yd | |
| Lunch Munch Wigan | Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes | 461 yd | |
| Tippings Arms | 115 Poolstock Lane, Wigan | 532 yd | |
| Wigan St Judes ARLFC | Keats Avenue, Wigan | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 439 yd | |
| Worsley Mesnes Club | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 532 yd | |
| Bold Hotel | 161 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 532 yd | |
| Wigan & St. Helens Sailing Club | Rushdene, Worsley Mesnes | 621 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway | 196 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 571 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 613 yd | |
| Sugar Butty Ltd | 158 Warrington Road, Wigan | 705 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 147 Poolstock, Wigan | 818 yd | |
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 177 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 186 yd | |
| Tesco | 248 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 631 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 950 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 107 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Parsons Meadow Playing Field TIPPING STREET | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| The Cricketer (Closed) Keats Avenue | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Wigan Rovers Poolstock | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.