Lancaster Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0QY 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 Lancaster Road, Wigan, WN5 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0RA, WN5 0EG, WN5 0QU, WN5 0EF, WN5 0RB, WN5 0QT, WN5 0EU, WN5 0HG, WN5 0QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 0QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.4% 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 | 56.3% | 59.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 21.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 20.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 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.
In the area around WN5 0QY this area, 36.3% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.7% | 36.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.6% | 15.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96% | 93.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 93.4% | 86.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 86.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Road 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lancaster Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-09-29 | £128,238 |
| 56 Lancaster Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-20 | £129,031 |
| 56 Lancaster Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2021-07-27 | £93,518 |
| 56 Lancaster Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2021-07-27 | £94,706 |
| 30 Lancaster Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2020-01-31 | £93,753 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,659 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 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School Wigan Lower Road , Standish Lower Ground WN6 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,113 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 | 2,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Community 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 | 1,743 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,745 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 | 1,771 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 3,896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARSH GREEN PRIMARY (Wrap around care) and Young Explorers | Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 157 yd | |
| C-TEC (Computionics Limited) | Challenge Way, Martland Park | 448 yd | |
| Olive Catering (at Heinz) | 5 Spring Road, Kitt Green | 492 yd | |
| Elior - Wincanton - Heinz Wigan | Fourmarts Road, Martland Park | 555 yd | |
| Starbucks | 506 Scot Lane, Wigan | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 322 yd | |
| Wily Fox Brewery | 1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park | 460 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 796 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 881 yd | |
| Kitt Green Tavern | 230 City Road, Wigan | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Wok | 107 Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 289 yd | |
| Florancia's | 105 Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 334 yd | |
| Marsh Green Fish & Chips | 54 Marsh Green, Wigan | 493 yd | |
| Kitt Green Chippy | 228a City Road, Wigan | 924 yd | |
| Norley Hall Fish Bar | 83 Norley Hall Avenue, Wigan | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan | 493 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 790 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,051 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.