Crescent Avenue is in Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN4 9SG 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 Crescent Avenue, Ashton In Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN4 9SQ, WN4 9QJ, WN4 9SE, WN4 9QN, WN4 9QP, WN4 9SF, WN4 9QQ, WN4 9QG, WN4 9QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN4 9SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.9% | 53.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 36.7% | 37.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 42.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 46.8% | 34.7% | -12.1% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 43.4% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.8% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 18.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.1% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Avenue was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 380.0% higher than the Ashton-in-Makerfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crescent Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 7 local areas in Ashton-in-Makerfield South and the 34th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Crescent Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-16 | £195,992 |
| 24 Crescent Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-25 | £165,377 |
| 2 Crescent Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-10-15 | £148,800 |
| 25 Crescent Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2015-12-22 | £199,221 |
| 20 Crescent Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,130 | 2014-12-18 | £212,431 |
WN4 9SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Council Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicol Mere School Roman Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8DF | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School Hodnet Drive , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School Downall Green Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 186 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 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,858 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 4,167 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 4,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cardamom | 4 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 493 yd | |
| 1910 Pizzeria | Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 660 yd | |
| Rosés kitchen | 29 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 670 yd | |
| The Galley Cafe | 2 Garswood Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 693 yd | |
| Sweet Ting | 6 Gerard Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jubilee Club | 167 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 269 yd | |
| Garswood Hall Bowling & Community Club | Nicol Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 622 yd | |
| Brian Boru Club | 55-57 Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 625 yd | |
| Queens | 35 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 646 yd | |
| Plantation Bar & Grill | 35 Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Village | 152 Old Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 114 yd | |
| Sun Lee | 3 Old Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 375 yd | |
| Tasty Bite | 2a Wigan Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 493 yd | |
| Hashtag Burgers | 66b Bryn Street, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 605 yd | |
| Ashton Grill also trading as Chicago | 66 Bryn Street, Ashton in Makerfield | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 5 Princess Road, Ashton-In-Makerfield | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cansfield High School OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Ashton Leisure Centre Old Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| R L Hughes Primary School MAYFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields FAIRVIEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St. Oswalds Catholic Primary School Council Avenue | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Nicol Mere Primary School ROMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Lou'S Weight (Ladies Only) (Closed) Gerard Street | health and fitness suite | 788 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 | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.