Lostock Close, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN5 7TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	47.4%	49%	1.6%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	52.6%	51%	-1.6%	49.0%	2.0%

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 7TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 76.7% 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	14.7%	17.5%	2.8%	37.9%	-20.4%
Married: Opposite sex	79.9%	76.7%	-3.2%	44.2%	32.5%
Separated	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	9.1%	-6.0%
Widowed	3.1%	2.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-3.4%

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 (85.8%) 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	51%	44.1%	-6.9%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	39.4%	41.7%	2.3%	33.6%	8.1%
Fair health	8.7%	12.8%	4.1%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	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	7.7%	10.2%	2.5%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	12.2%	1.0%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	11.8%	-6.3%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.3%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	18%	4.1%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	40.9%	41.6%	0.7%	33.8%	7.8%
Other	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	99.4%	98.3%	-1.1%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.4%	97.2%	-0.2%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1%	1.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	96.6%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.4%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	76.7%	18.1%
No passport held	5.2%	13.5%	-8.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.3%	37.2%	-16.9%
Christian	75.9%	46.2%	29.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Lostock Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lostock Close was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Billinge & Seneley Green average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Lostock Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Billinge & Seneley Green and the 15th lowest crime rate of 606 local areas in St. Helens .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.

🔎 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. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN5 7TQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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) - 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) - 1/10 (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 Lostock Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for St Helens.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lostock Close, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN5 7TQ

Average Price
£396,356

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,356

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lostock Close

Average Price
£413,340

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,340

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lostock CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Lostock Close, Wigan, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-04-29	£379,327
2 Lostock Close, Wigan, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£218,000	2013-03-22	£396,090
12 Lostock Close, Wigan, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£243,500	2010-09-03	£414,502
14 Lostock Close, Wigan, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2002-06-14	£438,085
8 Lostock Close, Wigan, Merseyside Detached, an established residential building	£88,000	1998-05-08	£382,545

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN5 7TQ

Employment

WN5 7TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 7TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	113
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Other	2
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge Off London Fields , Billinge WN5 7LS	3out of 4	389 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chapel End Primary School Carr Mill Road , Billinge WN5 7TX	3out of 4	713 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School St Mary's School, Birchley Road , Billinge WN5 7QJ	4out of 4	873 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Carr Mill Primary School Kentmere Avenue , WA11 7PQ	3out of 4	2,294 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Garswood Primary and Nursery School Hamilton Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0SF	4out of 4	2,593 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	4,090 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG	- not rated	4,228 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG	2out of 4	4,228 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB	1out of 4	4,470 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP	3out of 4	4,563 yd	Community school	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	3,390 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	500 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Landgate School, Bryn Landgate Lane , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 0EP	3out of 4	4,419 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope School Kelvin Grove , Marus Bridge WN3 6SP	4out of 4	4,722 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Launchpad Centre College Street , WA10 1UH	3out of 4	5,173 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	5,184 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Billinge Methodist Church	Billinge Methodist Church, Main Street	201 yd
Varini Cafe	5 Rainford Road	469 yd
Village Kitchen	30 Main Street	846 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forresters Arms	Foresters Arms, 135 Main Street	158 yd
The Billinge Arms	191 Main Street	292 yd
Eagle & Child	38 Main Street	652 yd
Billinge FC	Billinge Community Sports And Soccer Centre, 14-15 Barrows Farm, Carr Mill Road	746 yd
Birchley St Mary's Catholic Club	Birchley St Marys Catholic Club, 1a Trent Road	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Billinge Supper Bar	Billinge Supper Bar, 159 Main Street	173 yd
Billinge Spice	192 Main Street	351 yd
Buttylicious	7 Rainford Road	517 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Billinge St Aidans Ce Primary School LONDON FIELDS	grass pitches	343 yd
Billinge Chapel End Primary School CARR MILL ROAD	grass pitches	414 yd
Nugent House School CARR MILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	567 yd
Birchley St Mary'S Playing Field BIRCHLEY ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
Birchley St Mary'S Catholic Primary School BIRCHLEY ROAD	grass pitches	920 yd
Billinge Soccer Centre 14-15 BARROWS FARM 14-15 BARROWS FARM CARR MILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	958 yd
John Eddleston Trust Playing Fields Rainford Road	grass pitches	1,065 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	350 Mbit/s
Average download speed	334.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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