Bell Lane is in Orrell, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0DH 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 0DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0DJ, WN5 0DQ, WN5 0BE, WN5 0EA, WN5 0DF, WN5 0AZ, WN5 0DG, WN5 0BD, WN5 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 48.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 39.1% | 34.9% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 48.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 39.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 41.5% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 13.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 25.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.8% | 21.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 98.8% | 92.2% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 91.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 66% | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
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 been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-21 | £102,218 |
| 38 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £133,575 | 2022-05-13 | £153,070 |
| 4 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-05-11 | £202,214 |
| 38 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-05-15 | £163,077 |
| 38 Bell Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2019-02-28 | £113,627 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,621 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 | 292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Church Street , Pemberton WN5 0DT | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 1,370 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 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 3,117 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 | 3,612 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 | 1,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 3,789 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 | 701 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,329 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 | 582 yd | |
| The Pretty Pink Parties | 7 Fleet Street, Wigan | 624 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 3 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 624 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 787 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 629 yd | |
| Yum Yum's | 7 Fleet Street, Pemberton | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitt Green Tavern | 230 City Road, Wigan | 337 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 379 yd | |
| Fishergate Inn | 52 Orrell Road, Orrell | 582 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 650 yd | |
| Pemberton Conservative Club | Park Road, Orrell | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitt Green Chippy | 228a City Road, Wigan | 337 yd | |
| Jamuna94 | 6 Orrell Road, Orrell | 582 yd | |
| Monumental Prep Limited | 797 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 624 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 791 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 629 yd | |
| Shalimar Pizza & Kebabhouse Ltd | 7 Orrell Road, Orrell | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 179 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 337 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 751 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 674 yd | |
| Lidl Pemberton | 2 Chatsworth Street, Wigan | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Trust Wigan GREENHEY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Community Primary School KERSHAW STREET | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Gossips Playing Field (Closed) Kershaw Street | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Abraham Guest Sport College (Closed) Orrell Road | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Bankes Avenue Playing Fields BANKES AVENUE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 972 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.