Rigby Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN4 9PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	48.5%	52.5%	4.0%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	51.5%	47.5%	-4.0%	49.0%	-1.5%

Partnership Status

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 9PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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	27.5%	24.9%	-2.6%	37.9%	-13.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.9%	58.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	14.7%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6.3%	5.8%	-0.5%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	5.2%	9.1%	3.9%	6.1%	3.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.9%	47.3%	0.4%	48.4%	-1.1%
Good health	36.2%	32.7%	-3.5%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	12.6%	14.2%	1.6%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.9%	5.5%	1.6%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19%	16.8%	-2.2%	18.2%	-1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	4.5%	-11.1%	9.6%	-5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	11.5%	-3.7%	13.4%	-1.9%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.7%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	23.8%	11.9%	16.9%	6.9%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	34.4%	6.1%	33.8%	0.6%
Other	4.1%	3.3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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)
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
White	100%	97.5%	-2.5%	81.4%	16.1%
Arab	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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%	94.5%	-4.5%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	94.2%	-4.5%	83.2%	11.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	11.2%	13.5%	-2.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.2%	37.2%	-17.0%
Christian	74.4%	46.2%	28.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Rigby Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rigby Street 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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WN4 9PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (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 Rigby Street are based on 13 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 Rigby Street, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN4 9PY

Average Price
£337,395

Semi-Detached
£224,865

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£412,415

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rigby Street

Average Price
£281,998

Semi-Detached
£228,551

Terraced
£112,448

Detached
£441,105

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rigby Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£322,000	2019-06-14	£461,694
3 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2014-07-18	£602,597
18 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2014-06-13	£409,621
5 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2013-05-13	£383,843
10 Rigby Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2005-03-24	£150,303

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN4 9PY

Employment

WN4 9PY 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN4 9PY 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	87
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	22
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Other	7
Real estate activities	7
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
R L Hughes Primary School Mayfield Street , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9QL	3out of 4	95 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Council Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9AZ	3out of 4	343 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Primary School Hodnet Drive , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8PQ	3out of 4	1,025 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nicol Mere School Roman Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8DF	4out of 4	1,069 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Downall Green Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0DL	3out of 4	1,587 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	547 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF	3out of 4	893 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ	2out of 4	999 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ	3out of 4	3,619 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG	- not rated	3,660 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF	4out of 4	2,200 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	3out of 4	2,220 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	3,903 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN	- not rated	3,938 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT	- not rated	4,683 yd	Other independent special 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
Green Cardamom	4 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	382 yd
1910 Pizzeria	Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	407 yd
Rosés kitchen	29 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	421 yd
The Galley Cafe	2 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	431 yd
TK's Cafe	34 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	513 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brian Boru Club	55-57 Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	371 yd
The Hideaway	2 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	431 yd
St Oswalds Catholic Club	6 Liverpool Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	432 yd
Queens	35 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	467 yd
Plantation Bar & Grill	35 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	467 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sun Lee	3 Old Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	186 yd
Treasure Village	152 Old Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	276 yd
Tasty Bite	2a Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield	382 yd
Hashtag Burgers	66b Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield	390 yd
Ashton Grill also trading as Chicago	66 Bryn Street, Ashton in Makerfield	390 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	5 Princess Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield		758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
R L Hughes Primary School MAYFIELD STREET	grass pitches	146 yd
St. Oswalds Catholic Primary School Council Avenue	grass pitches	277 yd
King George V Playing Fields FAIRVIEW CLOSE	grass pitches	495 yd
Lou'S Weight (Ladies Only) (Closed) Gerard Street	health and fitness suite	518 yd
Cansfield High School OLD ROAD	grass pitches	552 yd
Ashton Leisure Centre Old Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	612 yd
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School ROOKERY AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	850 yd
Extreme Fitness (Closed) Old School Building Old School Building Heath Road	health and fitness suite	870 yd
The Byrchall High School WARRINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	951 yd
Nicol Mere Primary School ROMAN ROAD	grass pitches	1,085 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	76.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.91 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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