Willard Avenue, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7DE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN5 7DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	50.5%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	51.4%	49.5%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WN5 7DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	27.1%	1.0%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	59.3%	1.9%	44.2%	15.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	8%	3.7%	-4.3%	9.1%	-5.4%
Widowed	5.7%	5.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-0.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.5%	60.2%	5.7%	48.4%	11.8%
Good health	33.1%	28.7%	-4.4%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	9.4%	8.6%	-0.8%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	2.8%	2.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	12.8%	10.7%	-2.1%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	4.4%	-4.7%	9.6%	-5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	13.3%	2.2%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.5%	1.0%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	22.9%	9.3%	16.9%	6.0%
Degree or Similar	47.2%	42.8%	-4.4%	33.8%	9.0%
Other	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	100%	1.6%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.6% 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	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	83.2%	15.4%
European Union	0.2%	1.1%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	83.2%	15.4%
10+ Years	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	9.8%	-9.0%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	8%	13.5%	-5.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	69.3%	46.2%	23.1%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Willard Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willard Avenue 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -97.3%.

🔎 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 7DE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Willard Avenue are based on 3 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 Willard Avenue, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7DE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 7DE

Average Price
£266,962

Semi-Detached
£266,962

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willard Avenue

Average Price
£259,112

Semi-Detached
£259,112

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willard AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Willard Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2019-12-06	£332,528
3 Willard Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£114,500	2013-06-21	£218,387
1 Willard Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,500	2013-04-26	£226,420

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 7DE

Employment

WN5 7DE 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	119
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	39
Education	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	23
Manufacturing	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	608 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA	3out of 4	780 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ	3out of 4	1,492 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crawford Village Primary School Crawford Road , Crawford Village WN8 9QP	4out of 4	2,676 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX	3out of 4	2,736 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	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	823 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	2,488 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,894 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY	3out of 4	5,215 yd	Academy converter	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	880 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	4,002 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	2,718 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	3,134 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT	- not rated	3,738 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,174 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL	- not rated	4,347 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Babar Elephant	190 Upholland Road, Billinge	191 yd
Straw Bale Cafe	Greenslate Road, Billinge	349 yd
Holts Arms	Crank Road, Billinge	466 yd
Robin Hood	Sandy Lane, Orrell	682 yd
Madisons	Lodge Road, Orrell	766 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bispham Hall Recreation Club	Smethurst Road, Billinge	338 yd
St James Club	144 St James Road, Orrell	813 yd
Running Horses	146 St James Road, Orrell	813 yd
Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club	Winstanley Road, Billinge	941 yd
Winstanley Tennis Club	Hall Lane, Billinge	1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gaskells Fish and Chips	156 St James Road, Orrell		813 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School St.James Road	grass pitches	644 yd
Winstanley College Sports Centre Winstanley Road	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	787 yd
Orrell St. James Catholic Primary School ST. JAMES ROAD	grass pitches	817 yd
Up Holland High School SANDBROOK ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	866 yd
Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club WINSTANLEY ROAD	grass pitches	889 yd
Winstanley Tennis Club HALL LANE	tennis courts	1,072 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	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%

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	86 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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