Bell Lane is in Orrell, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0DB 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 Bell Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0DE, WN5 0DF, WN5 0DD, WN5 0DG, WN5 0DN, WN5 0EB, WN5 0DQ, WN5 0DZ, WN5 0ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 36.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 48.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 43.7% | 46.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 16.4% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 13.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 21.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 23.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 99.4% | 94.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 94.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pemberton 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2025-03-06 | £274,124 |
| 52 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-11-23 | £103,388 |
| 76 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-29 | £157,480 |
| 112 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-02-10 | £200,511 |
| 66 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-10-28 | £90,721 |
WN5 0DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,744 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | 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 | 346 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 3,738 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 | 1,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,920 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 | 895 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,128 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 | 744 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 787 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 809 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 813 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 3 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 813 yd | |
| Yum Yum's | 7 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitt Green Tavern | 230 City Road, Wigan | 381 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 441 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 743 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 786 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitt Green Chippy | 228a City Road, Wigan | 381 yd | |
| Jamuna94 | 6 Orrell Road, Orrell | 743 yd | |
| Shalimar Pizza & Kebabhouse Ltd | 7 Orrell Road, Orrell | 782 yd | |
| Wang's Takeaway | 13 Orrell Road, Orrell | 782 yd | |
| La Mamma | 5 Orrell Road, Orrell | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 354 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 381 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| St Peters Catholic High School Howards Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.6% |
| 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 | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.