Warrington Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 6QA 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 Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 6RD, WN3 6QY, WN3 5DA, WN3 5LH, WN3 6QX, WN3 6QD, WN3 5DL, WN3 5LJ, WN3 5DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 6QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 36.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 40% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 18.6% | 11.3% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 39.5% | 45.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 34.2% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 18.7% | 4.3% | -14.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.6% | 23.2% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 24.7% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 88.3% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 97.3% | 91.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 91% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warrington Road 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 -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-15 | £216,380 |
| Ancliffe Residential Care Home Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £2,342,000 | 2023-10-30 | £2,441,505 |
| 370 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-04-21 | £204,025 |
| 368 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-07 | £160,822 |
| 354 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2022-04-11 | £264,419 |
WN3 6QA 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 4out of 4 | 394 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 | 554 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 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,595 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 | 2,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,564 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 | 2,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 629 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring | St. Pauls C of E Junior & Infant School, Warrington Road | 341 yd | |
| Bumblebees @ St Pauls | Warrington Road, Wigan | 382 yd | |
| Freemasons Arms | 1-6 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 385 yd | |
| Wigan GP Alliance | 17 Beecham Court, Wigan | 409 yd | |
| Subway (Warrington Road Service Station) | 240 Warrington Road, Wigan | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 286 yd | |
| The Goose Green | 143 Little Lane, Wigan | 328 yd | |
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 570 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 608 yd | |
| Worsley Mesnes Club | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 323 yd | |
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 359 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 426 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 14 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 431 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 16 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 429 yd | |
| Tesco | 248 Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 608 yd | |
| One Stop Stores | 2A Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 691 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2b Cornwallis Road, Wigan | 705 yd | |
| Asda | Worthington Way, Wigan | 1,010 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 | 411 yd |
| St Judes Catholic Primary School WORSLEY MESNES DRIVE | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School TYRER AVENUE | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove | 990 yd | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.