Longshaw Common, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 7JE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	50.6%	48.6%	-2.0%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	49.4%	51.4%	2.0%	49.0%	2.4%

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 7JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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	20.9%	28%	7.1%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	66.3%	58.3%	-8.0%	44.2%	14.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.4%	6.3%	-0.1%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	4%	6.7%	2.7%	6.1%	0.6%

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 (85.5%) 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	60.5%	50%	-10.5%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	28.7%	35.5%	6.8%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	6.1%	9.7%	3.6%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	3.8%	4.1%	0.3%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	13.7%	13.8%	0.1%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7.9%	-4.1%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	11.8%	-3.1%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	4%	10.2%	6.2%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	20.5%	4.8%	16.9%	3.6%
Degree or Similar	36.9%	34.6%	-2.3%	33.8%	0.8%
Other	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99%	98.6%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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%	97.9%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.9%	0.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	76.7%	15.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	7.6%	13.5%	-5.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.7%	37.2%	-14.5%
Christian	73.2%	46.2%	27.0%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Longshaw Common Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longshaw Common 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 -78.4%.

🔎 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 7JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 1/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Longshaw Common are based on 51 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 Longshaw Common, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 7JE

Average Price
£193,629

Semi-Detached
£180,430

Terraced
£155,007

Detached
£477,175

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longshaw Common

Average Price
£348,941

Semi-Detached
£336,749

Terraced
£175,283

Detached
£521,232

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longshaw CommonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Longshaw Common, Wigan, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2023-08-21	£489,150
37 Longshaw Common, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-06-04	£162,692
29 Longshaw Common, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-02-26	£185,500
31 Longshaw Common, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-11-09	£137,841
33 Longshaw Common, Wigan, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2016-12-22	£177,204

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 7JE

Employment

WN5 7JE 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 7JE 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%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Construction	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	11
Information and communication	10
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4

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	1,792 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Off London Fields , Billinge WN5 7LS	3out of 4	1,893 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell St James Road , Orrell WN5 7AA	3out of 4	1,955 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ	3out of 4	2,578 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley Community Primary School Tanhouse Drive , Winstanley WN3 6JP	4out of 4	2,677 yd	Community 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	2,034 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,449 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,634 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP	3out of 4	5,214 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY	3out of 4	5,374 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	1,340 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	5,008 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nugent House School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TT	- not rated	2,587 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,295 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	3,845 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	4,135 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	3out of 4	4,345 yd	Community 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
Hare & Hounds	142 Upholland Road, Billinge	197 yd
Joanna Kitchen Ltd (within Hare & Hounds)	142 Upholland Road, Billinge	197 yd
Holts Arms	Crank Road, Billinge	853 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near WN5 7JE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	36.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	36.4%

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	63.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	63.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	0.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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