Loch Street is in Orrell, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0AF is located in the Pemberton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Loch Street, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0AX, WN5 0AD, WN5 0AH, WN5 0AL, WN5 0DS, WN5 8HD, WN5 0AG, WN5 0AJ, WN5 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 0AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49.6% | 53% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN5 0AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 47.4% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 31.9% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 35.5% | 36.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 21.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 WN5 0AF this area, 30.4% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 30.4% | -13.5% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.2% | 94.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Loch Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Douglas 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 -17.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Loch Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-10-30 | £124,219 |
| 13 Loch Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-11 | £124,898 |
| 14 Loch Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-09-20 | £63,984 |
| 6 Loch Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2022-02-18 | £81,449 |
| 24 Loch Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2021-09-30 | £101,126 |
WN5 0AF 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School Billinge Road , Pemberton WN3 6BL | 2out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 236 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divino | 4 Orrell Road, Orrell | 104 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 787 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 138 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 149 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 3 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 149 yd | |
| Yum Yum's | 7 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 104 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 181 yd | |
| Lamberhead Green WM Club | White Street, Pemberton | 199 yd | |
| Pemberton Masonic Club | Chapel Street, Pemberton | 260 yd | |
| Number 15 | 739 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamuna94 | 6 Orrell Road, Orrell | 104 yd | |
| Monumental Prep Limited | 797 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 133 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 791 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 138 yd | |
| Shalimar Pizza & Kebabhouse Ltd | 7 Orrell Road, Orrell | 176 yd | |
| Wang's Takeaway | 13 Orrell Road, Orrell | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 233 yd | |
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 560 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 680 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 166.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.