Darran Avenue is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 6SF 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 Darran Avenue, Wigan, WN3 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 6SJ, WN3 6SQ, WN3 6SN, WN3 6SG, WN3 6RP, WN3 6RR, WN3 6SL, WN3 6RX, WN3 6SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN3 6SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 51.2% | 52.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 6SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 20.3% | 27% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 59.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 41.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 37.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 20.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 22.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.3% | 97.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 67% | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darran Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Darran Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-25 | £175,602 |
| 8 Darran Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-12 | £221,829 |
| 12 Darran Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2004-01-30 | £259,103 |
| 8 Darran Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-02-14 | £323,775 |
| 8 Darran Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2001-08-03 | £314,588 |
WN3 6SF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN3 6SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,094 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 | 222 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 | 377 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Holmes House Avenue , Winstanley WN3 6EE | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley Community Primary School Tanhouse Drive , Winstanley WN3 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,091 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 | 3,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,783 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 | 3,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,749 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 | 281 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Grange Pre-School | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 150 yd | |
| The Grange Cafe | Kelvin Grove, Wigan | 166 yd | |
| Bumblebees @ St Pauls | Warrington Road, Wigan | 374 yd | |
| Freemasons Arms | 1-6 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 385 yd | |
| McDonalds (C & T Restaurants) | Worthington Way, Wigan | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 551 yd | |
| The Goose Green | 143 Little Lane, Wigan | 912 yd | |
| Real Ale Revolution | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 942 yd | |
| St Judes Parish Centre | Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes | 953 yd | |
| St Aidans Social Centre | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Pizza | 16 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 361 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 14 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 363 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 365 yd | |
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 409 yd | |
| Pomodoro Pizza | 32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 361 yd | |
| Asda | Worthington Way, Wigan | 399 yd | |
| Iceland | Worthington Way, Wigan | 399 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Worthington Way, Wigan | 399 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 73 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove | 237 yd | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Total Fitness (Wigan) WARRINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| St Aidan'S Rc School HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.