Sandy Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 7AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	51.4%	3.5%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	52.1%	48.6%	-3.5%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.6%	31.5%	6.9%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.3%	44%	-12.3%	44.2%	-0.2%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	10.7%	13.9%	3.2%	9.1%	4.8%
Widowed	6.6%	8.4%	1.8%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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	44.8%	51.8%	7.0%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	37.9%	32.3%	-5.6%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	12.6%	11.3%	-1.3%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.2%	13.5%	-6.7%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	8.8%	-3.7%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	13.5%	1.0%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	10.2%	5.4%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	19.7%	7.6%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	33.5%	29.9%	-3.6%	33.8%	-3.9%
Other	4.4%	4.4%	0.0%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.5%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	97.6%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	98.7%	96.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	96.6%	-1.8%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11%	13.5%	-2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27%	37.2%	-10.2%
Christian	70.6%	46.2%	24.4%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Sandy Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North 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 -71.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN5 7AY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandy Lane are based on 231 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandy Lane, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 7AY

Average Price
£206,208

Semi-Detached
£209,140

Terraced
£203,217

Detached
£200,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandy Lane

Average Price
£201,731

Semi-Detached
£231,323

Terraced
£171,361

Detached
£261,564

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£185,026

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandy LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Sandy Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2025-02-14	£199,392
50 Sandy Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-11-29	£204,859
15 Sandy Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-04-02	£169,249
13 Sandy Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-03-25	£167,702
63 Sandy Lane, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£146,000	2023-09-07	£156,023

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 7AY

Employment

WN5 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	101
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Education	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Other	13
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St James Road , Orrell WN5 7BD	4out of 4	70 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA	3out of 4	212 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX	3out of 4	2,261 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Kershaw Street , Orrell WN5 0AW	4out of 4	2,511 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL	3out of 4	403 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	1,954 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,445 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	922 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	3,443 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	2,354 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	2,953 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL	- not rated	4,094 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,188 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	4,272 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Robin Hood	Sandy Lane, Orrell	183 yd
Madisons	Lodge Road, Orrell	294 yd
Babar Elephant	190 Upholland Road, Billinge	505 yd
Straw Bale Cafe	Greenslate Road, Billinge	528 yd
The Coffee Corner	116 Church Street, Orrell	533 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St James Club	144 St James Road, Orrell	276 yd
Running Horses	146 St James Road, Orrell	276 yd
Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club	Winstanley Road, Billinge	688 yd
The Old Bank Coffee & Wine Bar	4-8 Church Street, Orrell	742 yd
Winstanley Tennis Club	Hall Lane, Billinge	755 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gaskells Fish and Chips	156 St James Road, Orrell		276 yd
New Oriental	43 Church Street, Orrell		709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St.James Road	grass pitches	183 yd
Orrell St. James Catholic Primary School ST. JAMES ROAD	grass pitches	256 yd
Up Holland High School SANDBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	484 yd
Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club WINSTANLEY ROAD	grass pitches	554 yd
Wigan Warriors (Fairhurst Accountants Community Stadium) COMMUNITY STADIUM COMMUNITY STADIUM EDGE HALL ROAD	grass pitches	704 yd
Winstanley Tennis Club HALL LANE	tennis courts	757 yd
Winstanley College Sports Centre Winstanley Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	819 yd
Orrell Holgate Primary School MOOR ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	828 yd
Moor Road Recreation Ground MOOR ROAD	grass pitches	1,057 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WN5 7AY