Cobmoor Avenue is in Billinge, Wigan and in Wigan district. WN5 7EQ is located in the Orrell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Makerfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cobmoor Avenue, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN5 7EH, WN5 7EP, WN5 7ER, WN5 7EL, WN5 7EW, WN5 7EN, WN5 7JH, WN5 7JY, WN5 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 7EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.3% | 30.2% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.2% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 13.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29.2% | 19.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7.5% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25% | 37.2% | -12.2% |
| Christian | 68.6% | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobmoor Avenue was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18308.3% higher than the Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Cobmoor Avenue has the highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Bryn with Ashton-in-Makerfield North and the highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Cobmoor Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-24 | £166,435 |
| 11 Cobmoor Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2023-03-17 | £201,657 |
| 7 Cobmoor Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-08-02 | £180,608 |
| 22 Cobmoor Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-11-09 | £183,574 |
| 31 Cobmoor Avenue, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-10-22 | £181,302 |
WN5 7EQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WN5 7EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Off London Fields , Billinge WN5 7LS | 2out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Holgate Primary School Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Guest High School Green Hey , Orrell WN5 0DQ | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Arc Billinge School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP College 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit Centre Billenge Road , Highfield WN3 6BL | - not rated | 3,274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School 64a Rectory Road , Ashton in Makerfield WN4 0QD | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Hounds | 142 Upholland Road, Billinge | 210 yd | |
| Joanna Kitchen Ltd (within Hare & Hounds) | 142 Upholland Road, Billinge | 210 yd | |
| Holts Arms | Crank Road, Billinge | 462 yd | |
| Straw Bale Cafe | Greenslate Road, Billinge | 999 yd | |
| Babar Elephant | 190 Upholland Road, Billinge | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bispham Hall Recreation Club | Smethurst Road, Billinge | 882 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 | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.