Scot Lane is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0PN 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 Scot Lane, Wigan, WN5 0PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0QF, WN5 0QE, WN5 0QB, WN5 0QD, WN5 0PP, WN5 0QQ, WN5 0PZ, WN5 0QG, WN5 0QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 0PN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.2% | 52% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 0PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 40.4% | 46.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 38.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 9% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 47% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.6% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -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.
In the area around WN5 0PN this area, 30.6% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.5% | 30.6% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.5% | 96.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scot Lane was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 219.0% higher than the Douglas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scot Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 10 local areas in Douglas and the 25th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 387 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-04-23 | £123,631 |
| 397 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-10-31 | £192,986 |
| 429 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £7,728,916 | 2021-10-08 | £8,639,211 |
| 429 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2021-01-28 | £83,827 |
| 421 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2020-06-04 | £80,748 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,833 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,048 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 | 1,072 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Alexandra Street , Newtown WN5 9DS | 1out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Springfield Road , WN6 7RH | 3out of 4 | 1,287 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 | 1,291 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 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 3,723 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 | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,210 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 | 2,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Warrior UK Wigan | Stadium Way, Wigan | 267 yd | |
| Phoenix 2021 Ltd | Stadium Way, Wigan | 267 yd | |
| Red Robin | 1 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 464 yd | |
| Melis Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar | 533 Scot Lane, Wigan | 473 yd | |
| Starbucks | 506 Scot Lane, Wigan | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Hotel | 202 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 777 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 210 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 777 yd | |
| The Douglas Bank | 213-215 Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 777 yd | |
| Wily Fox Brewery | 1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park | 878 yd | |
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Fish & Chips | 54 Marsh Green, Wigan | 420 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2 Anjou Boulevard, Wigan | 464 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | 191 Scot Lane, Wigan | 719 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 888 yd | |
| The Trawlerman | 6 Woodhouse Drive, Wigan | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan | 420 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 494 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 808 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 296b Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 967 yd | |
| Co-op Late Shop | Woodhouse Lane, Wigan | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 123 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 228 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Wigan St Andrew'S C Of E Junior And Infant School MORT STREET | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 94.3% |
| 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 | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.