Scot Lane is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0TU 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 Scot Lane, Wigan, WN5 0TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0AU, WN5 0UQ, WN5 0BF, WN5 0TY, WN5 0AR, WN5 0TT, WN5 0BH, WN5 0UA, WN5 0TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN5 0TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 52.9% | 53.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 0TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 42.7% | 42.8% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 33.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 7.9% | -4.5% | 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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 20% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 19.5% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 20% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.2% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 95.1% | 89.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 90% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scot Lane 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 -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-01-19 | £85,579 |
| 59 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-13 | £124,702 |
| 46 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-10-14 | £109,187 |
| 52 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-07-01 | £134,194 |
| 69 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-12-03 | £113,370 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,459 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 | 219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Worsley Mesnes Drive , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Frog Lane , WN1 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,054 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 | 967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Gower Street, Wigan | 336 yd | |
| Customer Cafe Asda Store | Soho Street, Newtown | 338 yd | |
| Subway | 6 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 484 yd | |
| KFC | 3 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 484 yd | |
| Lean and Mean Kitchen | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 132 yd | |
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 259 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 913 yd | |
| Wigan Roller Rink | Swan Meadow Road, Wigan | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alborz | 71 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 180 yd | |
| Grill Guru | 51 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 180 yd | |
| Eddy's Chicken and Pizza | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 181 yd | |
| ANTICO FORNO | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 181 yd | |
| Grosvenor Street Chippy | 1 Grosvenor Street, Newtown | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 119 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 338 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 396 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 493 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 72 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 174 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 198 yd |
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 800 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.2% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.