Otterswood Square, Martland Park, Wigan, WN5 0LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	47.3%	49.6%	2.3%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	52.7%	50.4%	-2.3%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	44.9%	38.5%	-6.4%	37.9%	0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40.4%	47.9%	7.5%	44.2%	3.7%
Separated	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.9%	9.4%	1.5%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.6%	4.2%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	44.6%	40.2%	-4.4%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	37.5%	39.3%	1.8%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	9.8%	11.6%	1.8%	12.7%	-1.1%
Bad health	6.3%	8.9%	2.6%	4.0%	4.9%
Very bad health	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	23.6%	15.8%	-7.8%	18.2%	-2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	6.3%	-6.1%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	14.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	7.4%	0.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	20.2%	27.4%	7.2%	16.9%	10.5%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	26.3%	9.4%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	4.5%	2.1%	-2.4%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	99.1%	0.9%	81.4%	17.7%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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	99.1%	95.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	95.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.3%	76.7%	13.6%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Otterswood Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Otterswood Square 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 -54.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,800

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WN5 0LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 10/10 (very high )
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 Otterswood Square are based on 1 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 Otterswood Square, Martland Park, Wigan, WN5 0LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 0LF

Average Price
£2,039,510

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,039,510

Estimated Average Property Prices for Otterswood Square

Average Price
£2,055,858

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,055,858

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Otterswood SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 5 Otterswood Square, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£1,500,000	2018-06-06	£2,055,858

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 0LF

Employment

WN5 0LF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	47
Retired	15
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Education	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,875 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF	3out of 4	873 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground WN6 8JP	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN	4out of 4	1,555 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH	3out of 4	1,861 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU	3out of 4	1,940 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN	3out of 4	1,799 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	1,955 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	2,395 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	2,976 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	3,051 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,511 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS	- not rated	3,185 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	4,255 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	2,351 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE	- not rated	3,157 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU	- not rated	3,164 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,262 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,446 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan	Fourmarts Road, Martland Park	137 yd
C-TEC (Computionics Limited)	Challenge Way, Martland Park	248 yd
Crooke Hall Inn	92 Crooke Road, Standish Lower Ground	733 yd
Starbucks	506 Scot Lane, Wigan	789 yd
Subway Scot Lane	506 Scot Lane, Wigan	789 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wily Fox Brewery	1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park	345 yd
St Thomas's Labour Club	Comet Road, Norley	958 yd
Old Springs	Spring Road, Orrell	1,075 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marsh Green Fish & Chips	54 Marsh Green, Wigan	805 yd
Master Wok	107 Kitt Green Road, Wigan	827 yd
Florancia's	105 Kitt Green Road, Wigan	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan		805 yd
Costcutter	126 Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground		1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Coronation Park WESTON PARK	grass pitches	901 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	66.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	16.7%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	33.3%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	33.3%

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