Scot Lane is in Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 0UA 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 0UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 0TZ, WN5 0AS, WN5 0UB, WN5 0TY, WN5 0AP, WN5 0AU, WN5 0TU, WN5 0AT, WN5 0BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 0UA 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 0UA, 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 Scot Lane 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.
Scot Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-01-13 | £137,861 |
| 105 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-09-27 | £131,058 |
| 110 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-05-30 | £114,450 |
| 76 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-01 | £141,189 |
| 90 Scot Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2023-08-31 | £112,408 |
WN5 0UA 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 | 2,542 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 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Community School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan Thorburn Road , Norley Hall WN5 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Tyrer Avenue , Worsley Mesnes WN3 5XE | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic High School Baytree Road , Springfield WN6 7RN | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkley Hall High School Carr Lane , Hawkley Hall WN3 5NY | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,139 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 | 1,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 3,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,997 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 | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools Wigan Wigan Youth Zone , Parsons Walk WN1 1RU | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP | 3out of 4 | 4,269 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Cafe Asda Store | Soho Street, Newtown | 383 yd | |
| Lean and Mean Kitchen | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 420 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 420 yd | |
| Burger King | 1 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 420 yd | |
| Cafe Life | Loire Drive, Robin Park | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Working Mens Club | Anson Street, Wigan | 232 yd | |
| Queen Arms | 9 Harrison Street, Wigan | 409 yd | |
| Newtown & Central Conservative Club Ltd | 359 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Dragon | 191 Scot Lane, Wigan | 256 yd | |
| Alborz | 71 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| Grill Guru | 51 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| Eddy's Chicken and Pizza | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 331 yd | |
| ANTICO FORNO | 121 Ormskirk Road, Wigan | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Scot Lane, Newtown | 274 yd | |
| Asda Hypermarket | Soho Street, Newtown | 383 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 Loire Drive, Robin Park | 447 yd | |
| Cheethams Stores | 248-250 Scot Lane, Wigan | 490 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Gower Street, Newtown | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Edwards Catholic Primary School (Closed) Scot Lane | grass pitches | 128 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School (Closed) Wood Street | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Laithwaite Park Scot Lane | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Jjb Fitness Club (Wigan 2) (Closed) Robin Park | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Ladybird Fitness Club For Women ALBERT STREET | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Robin Park Leisure Centre Robin Park | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Rakukan Judo Club & Fitness Centre 227C 227C ORMSKIRK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Jd Gyms (Wigan) ROBIN PARK | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Alexandra Park Playing Fields Victoria Street | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Dw Stadium ROBIN PARK | grass pitches | 720 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.