Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6XN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN3 6XN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	49.8%	-0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	49.8%	50.2%	0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	19.1%	33.8%	14.7%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	48.1%	-14.6%	44.2%	3.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	6.2%	9.3%	3.1%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	11%	7.4%	-3.6%	6.1%	1.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.5%	36.1%	-2.4%	48.4%	-12.3%
Good health	36%	34.4%	-1.6%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	18%	21.6%	3.6%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	6.7%	5.4%	-1.3%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.5%	1.7%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around WN3 6XN this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.8%	28.6%	-8.2%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	8.8%	-7.0%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	17.5%	4.6%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.4%	3.6%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	13.4%	3.4%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	19.8%	5.9%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	6.7%	4.6%	-2.1%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	81.4%	18.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.5%	96.7%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	96.7%	0.5%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	12.9%	13.5%	-0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.2%	37.2%	-16.0%
Christian	72.6%	46.2%	26.4%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Warrington Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Warrington Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Worsley Mesnes 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 -32.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WN3 6XN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Warrington Road are based on 1464 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6XN

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN3 6XN

Average Price
£155,628

Semi-Detached
£180,569

Terraced
£130,571

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£231,384

Estimated Average Property Prices for Warrington Road

Average Price
£141,345

Semi-Detached
£178,450

Terraced
£123,727

Detached
£223,203

Flats/Maisonettes
£83,004

Other
£363,484

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Warrington Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
666 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-05-10	£89,460
702 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-07-03	£241,156
672 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£138,000	2023-05-25	£151,989
696 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-12-19	£151,084
660 Warrington Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2022-10-14	£155,248

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN3 6XN

Employment

WN3 6XN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6XN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Education	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,038 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	288 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	542 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School Clifton Street , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5HN	3out of 4	1,082 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Holmes House Avenue , Winstanley WN3 6EE	4out of 4	1,142 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,311 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	3,398 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP	3out of 4	3,416 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,462 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	4,167 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,393 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	3,579 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	5,099 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	290 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	1,492 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	3out of 4	1,730 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	2,945 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	3,692 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds (C & T Restaurants)	Worthington Way, Wigan	117 yd
Highfield Grange Pre-School	Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley	242 yd
The Grange Cafe	Kelvin Grove, Wigan	351 yd
The Bar Co	Worthington Way, Wigan	402 yd
Velocity Leisure Limited	Caxton Close, Wheatlea Industrial Estate	451 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Inn	Bentinck Street, Wigan	819 yd
The Hawk Hotel	Carr Lane, Wigan	828 yd
St Judes Parish Centre	Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes	847 yd
St Aidans Social Centre	Highfield Grange Avenue, Winstanley	1,027 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yates Fish & Chip Shop	494 Warrington Road, Wigan	575 yd
The Fish at Goose Green	12 Clapgate Lane, Wigan	657 yd
Sylhet Spice	14 Clapgate Lane, Wigan	658 yd
Miami Pizza	16 Clapgate Lane, Wigan	659 yd
Pomodoro Pizza	32 St Pauls Avenue, Wigan	709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Worthington Way, Wigan	117 yd
Iceland	Worthington Way, Wigan	117 yd
Sainsburys	Worthington Way, Wigan	117 yd
Morrisons Daily (formerly McColls)	18 Clapgate Lane, Wigan	653 yd
Nisa Local	56 Carr Lane, Worsley Mesnes	828 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hope School (Closed) Kelvin Grove		380 yd
Marus Bridge Primary School KELVIN GROVE	grass pitches	413 yd
Total Fitness (Wigan) WARRINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	461 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN3 6XN