Viscount Road is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0RE 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 Viscount Road, Wigan, WN5 0RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0RQ, WN5 0RD, WN5 0RG, WN5 0RH, WN5 0RB, WN5 0EF, WN5 0EU, WN5 0HG, WN5 0RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0RE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 45% | 47.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55% | 52.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 0RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 59.5% | 61.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 22.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 52.1% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.3% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 0RE this area, 29.3% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 29.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 22.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 10.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.9% | 85.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 91.3% | 81.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 81.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.5% | 76.7% | -29.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 36.2% | 13.5% | 22.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viscount 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 been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Viscount Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-02-07 | £125,965 |
| 23 Viscount Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-06-09 | £127,146 |
| 7 Viscount Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-15 | £106,626 |
| 31 Viscount Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-10-28 | £114,497 |
| 10 Viscount Road, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-04-07 | £91,579 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 3,408 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 | - not rated | 121 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scot Lane Community Primary School Scot Lane , Newtown WN5 0UE | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's RC Junior School Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Infant School Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEMBEC High School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XL | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Thomas More Catholic High School Robin Park Road , Newtown WN5 0UQ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest Academy Greenhey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidlow Middle School Buckley Street West , WN6 7PQ | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whelley Middle School Moore Street , Whelley WN1 3XX | - not rated | 3,760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigan and Leigh College PO Box 53 , Parson's Walk WN1 1RS | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Schools Wigan Harrow Road , Marsh Green WN5 0QL | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP College 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 1,710 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 | 123 yd | |
| Olive Catering (at Heinz) | 5 Spring Road, Kitt Green | 637 yd | |
| Mrs Jenkins Travelling Tearoom Bakes | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 644 yd | |
| Fur Clemt | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 644 yd | |
| Starbucks | 506 Scot Lane, Wigan | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's Labour Club | Comet Road, Norley | 320 yd | |
| Wily Fox Brewery | 1-3 Kellett Close, Martland Park | 647 yd | |
| Wigan St Cuthberts & Norley Hall Sports & Community Club | Montrose Avenue, Wigan | 688 yd | |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club | City Road, Wigan | 879 yd | |
| Kitt Green Tavern | 230 City Road, Wigan | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Wok | 107 Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 407 yd | |
| Florancia's | 105 Kitt Green Road, Wigan | 461 yd | |
| Marsh Green Fish & Chips | 54 Marsh Green, Wigan | 473 yd | |
| Lawtons Fish & Chips | 22 Logwood Avenue, Worsley Hall | 886 yd | |
| Kitt Green Chippy | 228a City Road, Wigan | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 58-60 Marsh Green, Wigan | 473 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 898 yd | |
| Spar | 228a City Road, Wigan | 932 yd | |
| Smartchoices | 83-85 City Road, Wigan | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan St Cuthberts Arlfc MONTROSE AVENUE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Central Park MONTROSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Pendeck @ Kingsdown High School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Montrose School (Closed) Montrose Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Scot Lane Playing Field SCOT LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Norley Hall Cricket Club NORLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Powerleague Soccerdome (Wigan) JJB SOCCER DOME JJB SOCCER DOME STADIUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 913 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Wigan) STADIUM WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 945 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 | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.