Little Lane is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 6PX 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 Little Lane, Wigan, WN3 6PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 6NY, WN3 6PZ, WN5 9JL, WN3 6PS, WN5 9JQ, WN3 6PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 6PX 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 | 49.1% | 50.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 40.4% | 42.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 34.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 54.2% | 52.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 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 | 25.6% | 20.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 24.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95.8% | 93.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Lane 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 fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Cottage Little Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-06-25 | £474,360 |
| 18 Little Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2019-08-29 | £170,126 |
| 16 Little Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2016-02-15 | £166,272 |
| Elm Cottage Little Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2014-06-20 | £412,092 |
| 16 Little Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2010-04-21 | £180,845 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,575 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 824 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,148 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 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,311 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 | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,782 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 | 776 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan GP Alliance | 17 Beecham Court, Wigan | 217 yd | |
| Primrose Farm | Queen Pit Road, Wigan | 229 yd | |
| Subway (Warrington Road Service Station) | 240 Warrington Road, Wigan | 514 yd | |
| Freemasons Arms | 1-6 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 697 yd | |
| Bumblebees @ St Pauls | Warrington Road, Wigan | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose Green | 143 Little Lane, Wigan | 229 yd | |
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 526 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 561 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 717 yd | |
| Highfield Cricket Club | Billinge Road, Wigan | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Wok Chinese Takeaway | 276 Billinge Road, Wigan | 561 yd | |
| Chopsticks | 25 Tunstall Lane, Wigan | 696 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 696 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 14 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 696 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 16 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 700 yd | |
| Budget Buddy | 12-14 Bulteel Street, Wigan | 907 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 915 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 732 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Highfield St. Matthews Primary School Billinge Road | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Highfield Cricket Club Billinge Road | grass pitches | 979 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.58 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.