WN3 6BD is in Winstanley, Wigan and Wigan district. WN3 6BD is located in the Winstanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 6AR, WN3 6AP, WN3 6GF, WN3 6AW, WN3 6GE, WN3 6DD, WN3 6BH, WN3 6BJ, WN3 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 6BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.8% | 53.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.7% | 1.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of WN3 6BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 28.4% | 29.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 54.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 55.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.1% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 34.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 72.2% | 46.2% | 26.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around WN3 6BD was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Winstanley 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 -28.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Tree Farm, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £538,139 | 2016-02-05 | £902,849 |
| Birch Tree Farm, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2004-04-30 | £1,040,103 |
| Birch Tree Farm, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2001-12-07 | £1,210,749 |
WN3 6BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Billinge Road , Pemberton WN3 6BL | 2out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community Primary School Tanhouse Drive , Winstanley WN3 6JP | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Holmes House Avenue , Winstanley WN3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,256 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 | 4,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderflower Kitchen Co | 183 yd | ||
| Venture | 325 Billinge Road, Wigan | 604 yd | |
| Sadies | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd | |
| Poacher's Arms | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd | |
| CK Bakes | 41 Smethurst Lane, Norley | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Green Cricket Club | Paris Avenue, Winstanley | 400 yd | |
| Highfield Cricket Club | Billinge Road, Wigan | 604 yd | |
| Real Ale Revolution | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamraz | 93 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd | |
| Happy Garden | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd | |
| Wonder Wok Chinese Takeaway | 276 Billinge Road, Wigan | 989 yd | |
| Pem Butty Box | 1 Smethurst Lane, Pemberton | 1,003 yd | |
| Enfield Street Chippy | 52 Enfield Street, Wigan | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 73 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Cricket Club Billinge Road | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Winstanley Community Primary School TANHOUSE DRIVE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| St Aidan'S Rc School HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 935 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.