Pumping Station Cottages is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0PH is located in the Douglas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wigan. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pumping Station Cottages, Wigan, WN5 0PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 9SY, WN5 0UR, WN5 9SX, WN5 0UF, WN5 0UJ, WN5 0UE, WN5 9SA, WN5 9TA, WN5 9SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55.7% | 52.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 0PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 39.6% | 46.4% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 32.7% | 46.6% | 13.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 9.8% | -9.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 5.7% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 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 | 50.4% | 20.7% | -29.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 29% | 22.7% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 90.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 87.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 87.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pumping Station Cottages was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pumping Station Cottages has the lowest crime rate of 10 local areas in Douglas and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pumping Station Cottages, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 1995-06-29 | £250,000 |
WN5 0PH 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 | 188 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School Kitt Green Road , Marsh Green WN5 0EF | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Mort Street , Springfield WN6 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,157 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 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,552 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 | 1,578 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Robin | 1 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 97 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Unit 6 12 Anjou Boulevard, Robin Park Road | 143 yd | |
| Club 3000 Bingo Wigan | 8 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 153 yd | |
| Lean and Mean Kitchen | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 280 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 674 yd | |
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 835 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 999 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 999 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 2 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 97 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | 191 Scot Lane, Wigan | 193 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 625 yd | |
| Alborz | 71 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 758 yd | |
| Grill Guru | 51 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 126 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 369 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 563 yd | |
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 685 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 157 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 233 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 500 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 595 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.