Dryden Avenue is in Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN4 0JZ is located in the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dryden Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN4 0LD, WN4 0ET, WN4 0ES, WN4 0DE, WN4 0ER, WN4 0LB, WN4 0LA, WN4 0JT, WN4 0DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN4 0JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 WN4 0JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 57% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 19% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.8%) 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 | 26.8% | 30.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 28.3% | 23.8% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 WN4 0JZ this area, 33.7% 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.6% | 33.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 21% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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% | 99.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 78.8% | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryden Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashton-in-Makerfield South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dryden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-31 | £156,913 |
| 33 Dryden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-02-16 | £175,667 |
| 1 Dryden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-10-31 | £247,235 |
| 59 Dryden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-22 | £208,822 |
| 38 Dryden Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-08-26 | £151,811 |
WN4 0JZ 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 WN4 0JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Downall Green Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School Downall Green Road , Bryn WN4 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicol Mere School Roman Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory CofE Primary School Rectory Road , North Ashton WN4 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| R L Hughes Primary School Mayfield Street , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9QL | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 5,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge at Bryn | 1 Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 460 yd | |
| Christine Hughes Catering, Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd | 6 Bryn Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 506 yd | |
| Thai Kitchen Bar and Grill | 266 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 512 yd | |
| Workin Lunch | 258 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 551 yd | |
| Deli-icious | Unit 6 Link 25 Business Park, Wigan Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Springs | 455 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 280 yd | |
| Ashton Masonic Properties Ltd | 6 Bryn Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 506 yd | |
| Bryn Labour Club | 311 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 763 yd | |
| Our Lady's Parish Centre | Downall Green Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr English | 286-288 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 350 yd | |
| Ravello Pizza | 260 Wigan Road, Ashton | 523 yd | |
| Fire & Spice | 282 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 551 yd | |
| Continental Pizza | 280 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 551 yd | |
| Bryn Fish Bar | 262 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Convenience | 2-2a Chantry Walk, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 517 yd | |
| Dave's Off Licence | 2-2A Chantry Walk, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 583 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn St. Peters Ce Primary School DOWNALL GREEN ROAD | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Cm Health & Fitness (Closed) Haseldine Street | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Whithill Street Playing Fields UNIT 7 UNIT 7 SOUTH LANCASHIRE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Ashton Athletic Fc BROCSTEDES PARK FOOTBAL GROUND BROCSTEDES PARK FOOTBAL GROUND BROCSTEDES ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Nicol Mere Primary School ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.