Barngill Grove is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN3 6UQ is located in the Winstanley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barngill Grove, Wigan, WN3 6UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN3 6UH, WN3 6UG, WN3 6UF, WN3 6SY, WN3 6UJ, WN3 6RW, WN3 6UE, WN3 6RJ, WN3 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN3 6UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 38% | 35.7% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 48.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 60.7% | 47.9% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 26% | 34.6% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 17.4% | 19.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 6.8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barngill Grove 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 -31.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Barngill Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-20 | £158,645 |
| 14 Barngill Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-02-14 | £177,227 |
| 8 Barngill Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-02-15 | £169,540 |
| 7 Barngill Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-03-07 | £190,394 |
| 20 Barngill Grove, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2017-12-15 | £187,058 |
WN3 6UQ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul's CofE Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Warrington Road , Goose Green WN3 6SB | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | - not rated | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marus Bridge Primary School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Holmes House Avenue , Winstanley WN3 6EE | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 4,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 4,670 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,521 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 | - not rated | 491 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , WN3 5XF | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Centre Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | - not rated | 2,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemasons Arms | 1-6 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 381 yd | |
| Bumblebees @ St Pauls | Warrington Road, Wigan | 413 yd | |
| The Grange Cafe | Kelvin Grove, Wigan | 444 yd | |
| Wellspring | St. Pauls C of E Junior & Infant School, Warrington Road | 471 yd | |
| Highfield Grange Pre-School | Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn | Bentinck Street, Wigan | 463 yd | |
| Real Ale Revolution | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 701 yd | |
| The Goose Green | 143 Little Lane, Wigan | 768 yd | |
| Goose Green Cricket Club | Paris Avenue, Winstanley | 1,033 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 273 Billinge Road, Highfield | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Pizza | 16 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 318 yd | |
| Sylhet Spice | 14 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 325 yd | |
| The Fish at Goose Green | 12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| Yates Fish & Chip Shop | 494 Warrington Road, Wigan | 506 yd | |
| Hamraz | 93 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls) | 18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan | 329 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 73 Holmes House Avenue, Wigan | 701 yd | |
| Asda | Worthington Way, Wigan | 733 yd | |
| Iceland | Worthington Way, Wigan | 733 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Worthington Way, Wigan | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove | 486 yd | |
| Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| St Aidan'S Rc School HOLMES HOUSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Little Lane Playing Field LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE VETERINARY CLINIC LITTLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Winstanley Community Primary School TANHOUSE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.